Award

Finance & Accounting System

ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), based in London, has progressed to the award stage of its procurement process for a Finance & Accounting System. This contract, which falls under the Software package and information systems category, is open for delivery in various regions, including England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st December 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2028. The award was made to IRIS Software Group, with a contract value of £241,059.52. The tender was marked complete as of 27th November 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software packages and information systems. The procurement approach allows businesses to engage effectively through established framework agreements, providing a streamlined methodology for offering competitive solutions. This project, suited for enterprises with expertise in financial system software, offers an excellent opportunity to establish or enhance a presence in the UK public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance & Accounting System

Notice Description

Finance and accounting system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6ab14ea-02ae-418c-b82f-886f4ad09842
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2abc078c-59a8-444a-a713-38850903b806
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£241,059 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,088 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
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
ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP

Further Information

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