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CA15141 - Oaklands College Invitation to Tender for a Finance System

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

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07 Jul 2025 at 09:51

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:56

Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Oaklands College has successfully concluded the tender process for the procurement of a finance system, with the award being granted to IPLICIT LIMITED on 7th July 2025. The contract covers the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with options for two additional 12-month extensions at the college’s discretion. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure, with the initial tender notice published on 13th January 2025. Located in St Albans, England, Oaklands College sought suppliers capable of delivering financial analysis and systems software packages, as classified under CPV codes 48441000 and 48442000, respectively. The opportunity was suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the tender deadline having occurred on 19th February 2025.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in financial software solutions. Companies with expertise in developing comprehensive financial systems and analysis tools were positioned well to compete in this tender. The extensive reach of the tender, inviting bids from entities across the British Isles and certain overseas territories, highlighted Oaklands College’s commitment to attracting a broad range of competitive offers. This contract, notably accessible to SMEs, underscores the potential for smaller firms to expand their portfolio within the education sector's procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

CA15141 - Oaklands College Invitation to Tender for a Finance System

Notice Description

Oaklands College Invitation to Tender for a Finance System 1st August 2025 - 31st July 2028 with 2x 12-Month Extension Periods Available (at the Discretion of the College) To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15141. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15141 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd23d41-c7a3-4276-ba96-990dee659f0d
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


CPV Codes

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,069 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL4 0JA
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Hill End
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPLICIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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