Tender

Winstanley College - Finance Management System

WINSTANLEY COLLEGE

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Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Winstanley College, located in Wigan (region UKD3), is actively seeking a supplier to deliver a new Finance Management System. This procurement, categorised under the goods industry, specifically financial systems software packages (CPV 48442000), is at the tender stage. The purchasing process is currently open with an end date for tender submissions set for the 11th of December 2024. The contract is expected to commence in September 2025, with a performance period initially set to last 36 months and options to extend for an additional 24 months. The College has indicated high competition for this tender, with the requirement for substantial documentation including business quality standards and accreditation to be submitted via electronic and written means.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial systems software and services to expand their presence in the educational sector. Suitable candidates include companies with a strong track record in developing and implementing financial information systems, financial analysis, and accounting software packages, and financial systems software development services. The restricted procedure method being used ensures that only the most qualified suppliers, meeting strict economic, technical, and suitability criteria, will be considered. This presents a valuable opportunity for experienced suppliers with appropriate insurances and professional accreditations to secure a long-term contract with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Title

Winstanley College - Finance Management System

Notice Description

Winstanley College require one supplier to deliver their Finance Management System requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Winstanley College require an external service provider to deliver their Finance Management System requirements. The College require a new system to go live by 1st September 2025.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b56e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036404-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINSTANLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.thorley@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN5 7XF
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Makerfield

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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