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AwardUpdate

04 Apr 2025 at 09:39

Tender

16 Dec 2024 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

Doncaster College has concluded the procurement process under the title "CA15067 - DN Colleges Group - Business Planning Tool", classified under the financial systems software package industry category. This open procedure aimed to procure a scalable business planning tool to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of curricular and financial planning. The procurement stage is complete, with the awarded contract starting on 1st May 2025 and ending on 30th April 2028. The procurement was open to a broad geographic scope, including the United Kingdom, European countries, and other specified regions. Key dates include the tender publication on 16th December 2024 and the tender closing on 13th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software solutions to establish a foothold in the educational sector. The requirement for seamless integration and support for advanced forecasting, budgeting, and reporting functionalities provides an excellent growth avenue for software developers with expertise in developing scalable and sophisticated financial systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the specific suitability criteria outlined by Doncaster College. This procurement not only opens up potential long-term partnerships with educational institutions but also enhances the business's portfolio of public sector projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA15067 - DN Colleges Group - Business Planning Tool

Notice Description

DN Colleges Group requires a sophisticated and scalable business planning tool to transform curriculum and financial planning processes. The tool must reduce manual intervention, enhance data accuracy, and provide robust support for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. It is essential that the solution integrates seamlessly with existing systems and supports informed decision-making to meet both current and future organizational needs. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15067. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15067 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f521084-88ef-4e72-a2b4-a5734bdcf17f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac1d512-1d26-4c20-9d5f-2d76ae688596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
Doncaster College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Postcode Area
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAKE LANE ASSOCIATES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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