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Chart of Accounts Design Support

OFGEM

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25 Aug 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Ofgem, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, sought expertise in accounting software development. Titled "Chart of Accounts Design Support," this contract aimed to engage an organisation to evaluate existing accounting frameworks and propose a new chart of accounts. Falling under the industry category of Accounting software development services, the contract spanned from August 4, 2025, to December 3, 2025. The procurement utilised an open procedure and was concluded with an award to De Novo Solutions. Though the tender phase ended on January 1, 2025, the formal award was publicised on August 25, 2025.

This tender presents promising opportunities for companies specialising in accounting software and enterprise resource planning software development, particularly those with the capacity to serve large regions, including the United Kingdom and international territories. Businesses that excel in providing detailed analysis and thorough mapping of complex financial structures would find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar opportunities to broaden their capabilities and enhance portfolio growth by engaging with prominent government entities such as Ofgem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chart of Accounts Design Support

Notice Description

A contract to procure the services of an expert organisation to assist Ofgem to assess the current state chart of accounts and map to a new Chart of Accounts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3ef44bd-a8f3-46a5-ba73-16a2d6ef2e2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ad3878-24ae-4510-a2e2-b668738b3393
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

72212443 - Accounting software development services

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

79212500 - Accounting review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,843 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,843 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Dec 2025 1-6 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Gary Carlton
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DE NOVO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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