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Corporate Software & Related Products and Services

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

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03 Mar 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Reaseheath College involves the supply, implementation, and maintenance of a Finance Management software system. This tender, titled "Corporate Software & Related Products and Services," falls under the industry category of Financial analysis and accounting software. The project is set in Nantwich, England, with key dates including the start of the contract on 1st March 2025 and its completion by 31st July 2030. The procurement process was selective, calling for a framework agreement, and has reached its award stage. The final award was made to Lake Business Systems & Consultancy Ltd, valued at £394,029, with the award date being 10th February 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in financial software solutions, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies that excel in the implementation and support of financial management systems will find this tender beneficial. Though this process did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale businesses with extensive resources and sector-specific know-how are in a strong position to compete. This contract can lead to substantial business growth through long-term engagement with the education sector and potential for further similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Corporate Software & Related Products and Services

Notice Description

Reaseheath College has a requirement to appoint a supplier for the supply, implementation and maintenance of a Finance Management software system. The ideal supplier will have experience of working with other Further & Higher Education Organisations, preferably in a Land-based environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63e59bc6-5f49-489e-bda9-221a1fde39cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4035adf5-a3ff-49d9-a011-ef0695723f97
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£116,907 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,029 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NANTWICH
Postcode
CW5 6DF
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Bunbury
Westminster Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS & CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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