Award

Provision of Financial Management System

RNN GROUP

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:19

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of a Financial Management System for RNN Group has been awarded to iplicit Limited. This financial management system will cater to the group's requirements, ensuring that it aligns with the academic year for seamless continuity. The buying organisation, RNN Group, a sub-central public authority based in Rotherham, initiated an open procedure procurement method covered by both the GPA and CPTPP. The contract award stage is complete, with the contract starting on 19th January 2026 and running until 31st July 2031, offering a potential extension up to 2036 subject to performance. The system must be implemented by 1st August 2026 to replace the outgoing contract.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the financial systems and software services industry, particularly those specialising in software development, support, and financial management consultancy services. SMEs, such as iplicit Limited, have demonstrated competitiveness in this bidding process. Firms capable of delivering comprehensive financial systems and interested in potential future developments across the RNN Group and its partners can benefit substantially. Moreover, the option for contract renewal and system developments in line with market needs presents a long-term engagement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Financial Management System

Notice Description

Provision of a Financial Management System, capable of meeting all RNN Group specified requirements for implementation before 01.08.26 (a month in advance of the outgoing contract expiry to tie the future contract to academic years) to ensure seamless continuity of system functionality for RNN Group, its partners and subsidiaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Agreement will be for a fixed period of 60 months from no later than 01.08.26 to 31.07.31. Subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of terms the contract may be extended on 2 plus 2 plus 1-year increments (or as agreed between the parties) to a maximum term of 10 years ending 31.07.36.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003177-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£588,200 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£588,200 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RNN GROUP
Additional Buyers

AGM PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Anna Manns
Contact Email
anna@agmprocurement.com
Contact Phone
07538463234

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S65 1EG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Little Aston & Stonnall
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPLICIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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