Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Student Financial Support and Application Platform

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Teesside University is seeking solutions to enhance students' financial capability through an online financial support and application platform. This tender, titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Student Financial Support and Application Platform," is classified under financial information systems and training services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The project is currently at the tender stage, with a procurement method of open procedure. Interested contractors have until 20th August 2025 to submit their proposals, and the contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st August 2027.

This tender process presents substantial business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations specialising in financial information systems, training software, and management training services are well-suited to compete for this contract. With an estimated value between £50,000 and £100,000, the project offers room for varied expertise in developing personalised learning and budgeting tools tailored to student needs. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions within the tender's specifications stand a chance to realise significant growth and establish valuable partnerships in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Student Financial Support and Application Platform

Notice Description

This request for a quote is for the provision of an online financial capability and training system which aims to enhance financial capability and help students to understand their money and budget more appropriately. The University is looking for a solution which includes a range of personalised learning and budgeting tools to help students keep track of their money, understand their overspending habits, reduce their bills and start planning for the future. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a20cefe-e5d1-48f1-9146-6b9434652c95
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

48931000 - Training software package

80500000 - Training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BX
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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