Tender

Plumpton College Finance Management System

PLUMPTON COLLEGE

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Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Plumpton College in Lewes, UK, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Finance Management System, seeking one supplier to fulfil this requirement. This opportunity falls within the industry category of financial systems software and procurement software packages, which implies a focus on goods procurement. Valuable details for interested parties include key dates such as the enquiry period end on 14th November 2025, the tender period end on 21st November 2025, and the anticipated award by 2nd February 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting broad participation, with submissions via electronic platform encouraged.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial and procurement software sectors, particularly those knowledgeable in compliance with specification and quality demonstrations, as these are key evaluation criteria. The contract's gross value of £528,000 reflects the scale and seriousness of the undertaking. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, given the suitability criteria outlined. Companies with proven business quality standards, relevant experience, and appropriate accreditations in delivering software solutions in this niche will find this procurement process can substantially impact business growth. Prospective suppliers must register and express interest via Multiquote, ensuring eligibility over a potential contract term that spans until mid-2031, with renewal options available.

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Notice Title

Plumpton College Finance Management System

Notice Description

Plumpton College requires one supplier to fulfil their Finance Management System requirement. Please review the tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d011
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066833-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.hossain@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 890454

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 3AE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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