Award

237 - Coleg Gwent Finance System Tender

COLEG GWENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 09:37

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Coleg Gwent, a sub-central government public authority located in Usk, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a new finance system covering its campuses. The process was initiated through an open competitive flexible procedure, with the tender titled "237 - Coleg Gwent Finance System Tender". This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, covering regions UKL21 and UKL16. The award notice associated with this tender was published on 28th July 2025, with the standstill period ending on 7th August 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £243,023, spans from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2031, with potential renewal options.

The procurement of a finance system represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those offering innovative solutions for educational institutions. The tender attracted bids from various entities, although no SMEs reached the final stage. Businesses in the sector should consider opportunities to leverage their expertise in tailored programming services for packaged software products to meet Coleg Gwent's needs. With the tender allowing electronic submissions in both English and Welsh, local businesses with the necessary technical and economic capabilities could benefit in forthcoming contract phases and potential extensions outlined in the procurement documentation.

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Notice Title

237 - Coleg Gwent Finance System Tender

Notice Description

Please find the award notice for 237 - Coleg Gwent Finance System Tender, as documents set out in Bravo etendering portal for a new finance system to cover Coleg Gwent's campuses going forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043342-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£243,023 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-01-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLEG GWENT
Contact Name
Gareth Tidmarsh
Contact Email
gareth.tidmarsh@coleggwent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01495 333547

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1XJ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPLICIT

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