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CA18272 - Harlow College CFP for Finance System

Harlow College

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12 Aug 2026 at 17:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Harlow College is procuring a new finance system covering all aspects of its finance-system requirements. The requirement is classified as financial analysis and accounting software, so it is aimed at suppliers providing finance-management software rather than general IT equipment or standalone consultancy. The buyer is Harlow College, based in Harlow, England, and the delivery location is associated with its Harlow postcode. The procurement is categorised as goods because the main requirement is a software package. The college is seeking a provider able to supply a complete solution and work collaboratively with it through the procurement and delivery of the new system. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The process has reached tender: Harlow College invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were due by 15 September 2026 at 12:00 British Summer Time. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 August 2027 to 30 July 2032, giving a planned term of almost five years. Its estimated value is £220,000. The requirement is presented as a single finance-system procurement rather than separate lots. The buyer’s stated objective is to appoint a capable provider for a new solution covering all aspects of the requirement. The published procurement information identifies the open procedure and submission deadline, while the tender description emphasises capability, competitiveness, collaboration and relevant experience.

This opportunity suits finance-software providers that can deliver a new system covering a college’s full finance-system needs, rather than suppliers offering only one narrow accounting function. The buyer is looking for a capable, competitive and collaborative organisation with experience of providing finance systems. Suppliers should therefore be able to demonstrate a complete product or solution, understand the operational needs of an education-sector organisation, and work constructively with the college during implementation and delivery. The requirement is expressly suitable for SMEs, making it relevant to smaller specialist software businesses as well as larger established providers. Businesses with a proven finance-systems offering and the capacity to support a long-term college relationship are likely to be best placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18272 - Harlow College CFP for Finance System

Notice Description

The College wishes to tender for a capable, competitive, collaborative and experienced provider of Finance Systems to provide a new solution to cover all aspects of this tender process. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18272. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18272 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48ac174a-2964-4b86-b5f9-a1e004b2e39f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5c1cbf-6325-4eb5-998c-d18569dfcc6e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2027 - 30 Jul 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Harlow College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 3LH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

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