Tender

Point-Of-Sale Systems (Catering)

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a point-of-sale system catering solution is currently in the Tender stage, organised by University Centre Somerset College Group. This tender aims to secure a comprehensive point-of-sale solution to be implemented across four colleges. The procurement method is an open competition, with a legal basis established under UKPGA 2023/54. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 8th January 2026, with the inquiry period ending on 18th December 2025. The project's completion deadline is set for 1st September 2026. The project is valued at £100,000 gross and falls under the services category covering software development within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in point-of-sale software development and service provision. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process encourages competitive pricing and high-quality submissions, with 40% of the criteria focused on price, 50% on quality, and 10% on presentation meetings. The project involves a potential long-term contract with options for up to four extensions of 24 months each, offering sustained business prospects for the successful bidder.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Point-Of-Sale Systems (Catering)

Notice Description

UCS College Group are seeking a supplier to provide a point-of-sale solution, including hardware to be implemented across 4 Colleges. The purpose of this procurement is to ensure the selection and deployment of a robust, integrated, and future-proof point-of-sale solution that meets operational needs, supports multiple payment types, and enables centralised management. The project timeline requires full system deployment, including all associated hardware, software, and training, to be completed by the 1st September 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 4 extensions of 24 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077785-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Kirsty Ingle
Contact Email
inglek@btc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01278 441214

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea63-2025-11-27T15:36:03Z",
    "date": "2025-11-27T15:36:03Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea63",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHJQ-3398-CTLP",
            "name": "University Centre Somerset College Group",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHJQ-3398-CTLP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Bath Road",
                "locality": "Somerset",
                "postalCode": "TA6 4PZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Kirsty Ingle",
                "email": "INGLEK@btc.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "01278 441214"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHJQ-3398-CTLP",
        "name": "University Centre Somerset College Group"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CA16812",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Point-Of-Sale Systems (Catering)",
        "description": "UCS College Group are seeking a supplier to provide a point-of-sale solution, including hardware to be implemented across 4 Colleges. The purpose of this procurement is to ensure the selection and deployment of a robust, integrated, and future-proof point-of-sale solution that meets operational needs, supports multiple payment types, and enables centralised management. The project timeline requires full system deployment, including all associated hardware, software, and training, to be completed by the 1st September 2026",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72212110",
                        "description": "Point of sale (POS) software development services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 100000,
            "amount": 83333.33,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-08T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-12-18T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 100000,
                    "amount": 83333.33,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Qualtity",
                            "description": "Qualtity",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Presentation Meetings",
                            "description": "Presentation Meetings",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "description": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2038-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Maximum 4 extensions of 24 months per extension."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "077785-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077785-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-27T15:36:03Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}