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22 Jul 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Finance Management System on behalf of Chichester District Council has been managed by Hampshire County Council. This tender, classified under the 'Financial systems software package' and 'License management software development services,' involves the provision of on-premises financial management system licenses, support, and associated services. The process, categorised in the services industry sector, utilized a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £247,330, covers a service period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030. The award was announced on 22nd July 2026, with Civica UK Limited appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the financial software solutions sector, especially those specialising in license management software development. Given its alignment with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the favourable procurement environment, businesses capable of delivering robust financial management systems and associated support services could benefit significantly. The contract's scale and extended timeframe provide a stable platform for growth and strategic partnership with the public sector, catering to entities equipped to serve a regional clientele in the South East of England.

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Notice Title

Finance management system

Notice Description

THIS IS ON BEHALF OF CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL Chichester District Council (CDC) is seeking the provision of on premises Finance Management System licences, support, and associated services as outlined in Section 3 of the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-481bfc17-f7d9-43ec-9560-e8cc0079f6c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/226023a2-ff6e-4383-86a2-50dbf3627746
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£247,330 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,330 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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