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PM support for Implementation of new finance system

South Kesteven District Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

01 Jul 2026 at 15:20

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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16 Jun 2025 at 13:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 Jun 2025 at 09:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 May 2025 at 15:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council initiated a tender process for the title "PM support for Implementation of new finance system," focused on the IT services industry category and located in the United Kingdom. The contracting process went through various stages, starting with a direct award to EMBRIDGE CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED for their expertise and prior involvement in the project, aiming for a smooth transition to a new finance system by September 2025. Despite its termination on 31st December 2025, the contract had an initial value of approximately GBP 239,940. The procurement method was a direct award due to the necessity for consistency in project development and avoiding potential delays with alternative suppliers.

This tender offered significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with consulting, software development, and support capabilities. EMBRIDGE CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED, already a recognised partner of the new finance system provider, capitalised on their existing knowledge of the project, allowing them to ensure continuity and minimise disruption. Such contracts appeal to SMEs with experience in finance systems and government procurements, as demonstrated by EMBRIDGE'S successful initial involvement and subsequent direct award due to their alignment with the project's urgent and specific needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PM support for Implementation of new finance system

Notice Description

The Council is committed to implementing a new finance system (Unit4) due to go live before Sept 2025 when the current finance system is switched off. Embridge Consulting initially carried out a standalone piece of work early in the project (awarded via G-Cloud). Since completion of the initial work, it has come to light that additional resource is required to ensure a smooth transition onto the new system. South Kesteven DC intend to award a new contract with Embridge Consulting as they are a recognised partner of Unit 4 and already have knowledge of this specific project so would be able to provide consistency in work. Use of another supplier at this stage of the project would cause delays on an already time sensitive project due to the additional time it would take to get a new supplier up to speed on the project.

Procurement Information

Use of another supplier at this stage of the project would cause delays on an already time sensitive project due to the additional time it would take to get a new supplier up to speed on the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061867-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£238,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£238,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Kesteven District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBRIDGE CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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