This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 13:27

Tender

13 Nov 2024 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

Bury College, located in Manchester, is seeking a Finance Management System through an open procurement method. The tender is classified under software package suites (CPV: 48422000) in the goods category. The procurement stage is currently active, with significant dates including the end of the tender period on 13th December 2024, and the anticipated start of the contract on 1st August 2025. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029, with an option for four 12-month extensions. The implementation will follow two phases where the system will go live on 1st August 2025 and 5th January 2026, respectively. Businesses must register and express interest via multiquote.com, with full contract details available upon registration.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in finance management solutions to forge a long-term partnership with an educational institution. Suitable candidates are those with robust financial systems experience and a track record in delivering software suites. Companies must demonstrate business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. The tender includes a focus on customer requirements, added value, sustainability, and competitive pricing, detailed in the award criteria. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses with a minimum turnover of £5 million and adequate insurance levels to target sustained growth through a significant public sector contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bury College - Finance Management System - ITT

Notice Description

Bury College Invitation to tender for a Finance Management System Dates: 01st August 2025 - 31st July 2029 (With option to extend 4 x 12 months) Implementation Plan 1: Implement in Test Environment, fully live 1st August 2025 Implementation Plan 2: Implement in Test Environment, fully live 5th January 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bury College Invitation to tender for a Finance Management System Dates: 01st August 2025 - 31st July 2029 (With option to extend 4 x 12 months) Implementation Plan 1: Implement in Test Environment, fully live 1st August 2025 Implementation Plan 2: Implement in Test Environment, fully live 5th January 2026

Options: 96 month(s) from the commencement date, with 48 initial month(s) and option to extend 4x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004551-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,925 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bury College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
BL9 0BG
Postcode Area
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD33 Manchester, TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Redvales
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ION Industries Ltd

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