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Consultancy and technical support for Unit4 ERP

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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14 Mar 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has successfully completed the procurement process for consultancy and technical support for Unit4 ERP. This contract falls under the services category, specifically financial consultancy and IT services, and was conducted via direct procurement method without competition. The consultancy support will extend until 31st December 2025 with Embridge Consulting (UK) Limited as the awarded supplier. The university, situated at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated this tender, highlighting its commitment to bolstering its technological infrastructure.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial consultancy and IT services, pointing to a growing demand for technical expertise in higher education institutions. Businesses with experience in ERP systems and software development are particularly well-suited to engage in such contracts, providing avenues for sector-specific growth. As the University of the West of England prioritises enhancing its ERP capabilities, suppliers can leverage this trend by offering innovative solutions and ongoing support services.

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Notice Title

Consultancy and technical support for Unit4 ERP

Notice Description

Consultancy and technical support for Unit4 ERP to 31/12/25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009395-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBRIDGE CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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