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Provision of finance software solution

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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07 Oct 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens College, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of a finance software solution, specifically the Blu Qube software and associated services. This contract, which falls under the goods industry category, was awarded as part of the below-threshold procurement procedures. The procurement process reached the award stage on 7th October 2025, with the contract actively in place from 11th September 2025 to 28th February 2027. The solution will be implemented in St Helens, UKD71 region, focusing on enhancing the college's financial management capabilities.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software packages and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive finance software solutions. Symmetry Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Pill, Bristol, secured this contract, highlighting the demand for expertise in delivering high-quality software services. Such contracts are ideal for businesses ready to compete in the technology segment, with the ability to provide innovative and customised solutions that cater to the specific needs of educational institutions and other similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Provision of finance software solution

Notice Description

Provision of Blu Qube finance software solution and associated services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062892-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMMETRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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