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Finance System SaaS

BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 21:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Brentwood Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a new financial system, as part of their Back Office Software 2 initiative. Titled "Finance System SaaS", this tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting financial systems software packages. Brentwood Borough Council, located in Chelmsford, England, managed this process, which culminated in an active award on 26th November 2025. The contract commences on 1st December 2025 and will run until 30th November 2027, with a total value of £220,320. This contract is situated within England and involved a straightforward tender process as indicated by the procurement details.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those specialising in financial systems. Although large enterprises, such as the awarded supplier, ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS LIMITED, are well-positioned, other large-scale software businesses could find similar opportunities in public sector projects. The contract's significant duration and the potential for future collaborations or enhancements positions participating businesses favourably for growth in the expanding government sector dedicated to IT and software services.

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Notice Title

Finance System SaaS

Notice Description

Call off from RM6295 - Back Office Software 2 for Brentwood Borough Council Finance System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e18fdb98-d8b6-4d99-9afe-b130d12aac9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85bf2a3-c915-40b6-8b0e-b73dca32eb51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Jesney
Contact Email
james.jesney@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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