Tender

Oaklands College Invitation to Tender for a Finance System

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:57

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13 Jan 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Oaklands College is inviting tenders for the supply, implementation, and maintenance of a finance system, classified under the CPV code 48442000 (Financial systems software package). The procurement process is at the tender update stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 19th February 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period will run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with two optional 12-month extensions available at the college's discretion. The location for delivery is within the UKH23 region, specifically Manchester, and the procurement method used is an open procedure under legal basis 32014L0024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in financial systems software packages, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Companies that can demonstrate high business quality standards, relevant accreditations, and experience will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Registering interest and submitting tenders through https://suppliers.multiquote.com will be necessary, along with completing a Selection Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the qualification process. The contract allows room for business growth with potential extension periods, making it an attractive proposition for established financial software suppliers looking to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

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)

Lot Information

Lot 1

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). Oaklands College has a requirement to appoint a supplier for the supply, implementation and maintenance of a Finance software system.

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-04cf71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004690-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
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
OAKLANDS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.metcalfe@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1727850651

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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

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

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