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UOS-S01006 - University of Suffolk Finance System

UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK

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18 Mar 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Suffolk has awarded a contract for a Finance System under the title "UOS-S01006 - University of Suffolk Finance System." This procurement falls within the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically targeting financial management software. The contract, delivered through a direct award via the CPC Framework - Corporate Software & Related Products and Services - Lot 1, commenced on 31 January 2026 and will last until 30 January 2033. The buyer, University of Suffolk, located in Ipswich, England, selected Technology One UK Ltd as the supplier, awarding the contract valued at £605,015.08. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage being the award stage as of 18 March 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of corporate software and information systems, particularly those specialising in financial management solutions. Companies that provide user-friendly and integrated software capable of automating transactional processes and producing high-quality reports will find this contract relevant. Suitable enterprises should be prepared for collaboration with the University of Suffolk's existing enterprise stack to ensure compatibility and scalability for future digital transformation initiatives. This contract, however, is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger, established suppliers. Business users can leverage such opportunities for significant collaborative projects, ensuring their software solutions meet institutional requirements for reliability and user accessibility.

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Notice Title

UOS-S01006 - University of Suffolk Finance System

Notice Description

Direct Award via CPC Framework - Corporate Software & Related Products and Services - Lot 1 Financial Management Software Compatibility is the most obvious benefit, but there was also an opportunity to implement together with the other systems taking advantage of implementation / consultancy savings. Technology One is a supplier available under this framework and lot, and no other supplier would be able to reflect the detailed compatibility and potential implementation synergy with other systems also being implemented at the same time. A "user friendly" system, ensuring usability and accessibility is embedded in the development of the software, whilst offering accurate and reliable financial data processing and reporting. "Self-serve" transactional processes fully automated e.g. raising/processing sales invoice requests, departmental budget recharges, adding new suppliers, direct debit mandates etc. Simple to use integrated report writer capable of enabling users to produce and store high quality and visually presentable reports and allow the management accounts to be produced to a professional standard/layout. A facility to update/upgrade, allowing the institution to "future-proof" the system. A solution that can take an open and standards-based approach to integrate with University of Suffolk's existing enterprise system stack, and offers scalability to support future digital transformation initiatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64bf16f3-b9d6-4f60-87b7-057ce92f1445
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affccb55-c756-42e7-904e-7038583c3312
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£605,015 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£605,015 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2033 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 1QJ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Alexandra
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOLOGY ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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