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Finance System

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

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22 Sep 2025 at 14:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester, situated in Hampshire, has completed a procurement process for its Finance System. The project is classified under the public authority - sub-central government group. This contract, valued at £408,099.39, runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, involving an extension with existing supplier UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE LIMITED. The procurement was managed through a direct award method, as the university aims to continue its current system while exploring options for ERP solutions. Key locations impacted by this procurement span regions in the United Kingdom, including UKJ and UKK.

This tender presents significant potential for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those already collaborating with academic institutions. Although the opportunity has been directly awarded to UNIT4, other firms providing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions could be well-positioned for future tenders as the university gathers system requirements. With the finance sector's growing demand for tailored software solutions, similar public sector contracts could spur growth for companies adept at delivering scalable and integrative technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance System

Notice Description

The University is looking to continue is current Finance System provision for the next 3 years whilst requirements can be gathered to explore options for ERP solutions. The value of this contract will be PS408,099.39 for this period. A direct award will be used to procure these services with our existing supplier Unit 4.

Procurement Information

The University is looking to continue is current Finance System provision for the next 3 years whilst requirements can be gathered to explore options for ERP solutions. The value of this contract will be PS408,099.39 for this period. A direct award will be used to procure these services with our existing supplier Unit 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058621-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£408,099 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.gannon@winchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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