Award

SE1211 Finance System Renewal

SPORT ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 14:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Aug 2025 at 17:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sport England, a sub-central government public authority located in Loughborough, has completed the "SE1211 Finance System Renewal" procurement process. This process, tagged under the services category, involves renewing the finance system with Oracle Netsuite, reflecting its interdependency with a newly integrated Information Management System. The contract, awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Limited, commenced on 14th August 2025 and will conclude on 13th August 2026, with a gross contract value of £362,889.60. Undertaken as a direct award due to technical and continuity requirements, this decision ensured the continuous function of Sport England’s operations.

For businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those dealing with finance systems and software solutions, this contract exemplifies the growing demand for integrated financial management tools in the public sector. Companies that understand the technical nuances of systems like Oracle Netsuite stand to benefit greatly from similar procurement activities. Such tenders offer opportunities for businesses to develop their expertise in government contracts, expand their portfolio, and prove their ability to meet stringent functional and operational requirements. While this particular contract was a direct award, understanding the procurement rationale can help businesses position themselves for potential future collaborations with public sector entities like Sport England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1211 Finance System Renewal

Notice Description

Finance System Renewal Netsuite Oracle

Procurement Information

Sport England Finance system is Oracle Netsuite There is an interdependency on the new Information Management System being integrated before the current finance system can then be updated and or replaced Oracle Netsuite is not available on any CCS frameworks therefore an STA direct award option was deemed necessary for continuity of service for the organisation to be able to continue its functions The renewal was due to replace the previous contract therefore this procurement activity was necessary and unavoidable The Netsuite Oracle service product is a repeat IT system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050249-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£302,408 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£302,408 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sportengland.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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