Award

Finance System

ACTIVATE LEARNING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2020 at 13:51

Award Notice
Award

13 Jul 2020 at 13:34

Award Notice
Award

13 Jul 2020 at 13:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation Activate Learning, which is based in Oxford, England. The latest contract award, titled "Finance System," pertains to the provision of financial systems software, specifically the SunSystems and Proactis packages. This contract has a total value of £31,544 and falls under the goods category with procurement method classified as a limited competitive quotation, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2020 and conclude by 30 April 2021, following the tender period that ended on 25 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the financial systems industry, particularly those specialising in software solutions that align with the objectives of educational institutions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in financial systems development and implementation are well-positioned to compete. The contracting authority is keen to partner with firms capable of delivering effective finance solutions that meet operational needs, creating a favourable environment for growth and collaboration in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance System

Notice Description

This notice is the Contract Award for the new finance system that Activate Learning is incorporating. Following a tender/quotation process, the most suitable partner was chosen to provide a finance solution that supported the financial objectives of the business. The chosen system is SunSystems and Proactis. There is a separate contract for each system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fa06c3-5945-4eb9-a0f6-8fb1f7837b3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,544 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAKE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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