Tender

DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Finance System

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The DN Colleges Group, located in Doncaster, United Kingdom, is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a new Finance System. This open procurement process invites tenders for a cloud-based, off-the-shelf solution to replace the existing finance platform. Key dates include an enquiry deadline on 17 December 2025 and a submission deadline on 12 January 2026, with the project expected to go live on 1 February 2027. The scope of the contract encompasses the full implementation package: data migration, environment setup, configuration, testing, training, and operational mobilisation. The contract is structured for an initial five-year term with the possibility of two additional two-year extensions. The total contract value is £450,000, with a gross amount of £540,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, financial systems, billing, and accounting solutions, particularly those proficient in cloud-based technologies. Organisations capable of providing comprehensive implementation and support services will find this tender advantageous, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the stringent economic and technical criteria outlined. The open procedure and potential for long-term engagement with optional contract extensions make this an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand in the financial software sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Finance System

Notice Description

DN Colleges Group is seeking to procure a cloud-based, off-the-shelf Finance System to replace the current finance platform. The procurement includes full implementation services such as data migration, environment setup, configuration, testing, training, and mobilisation, leading to a planned go-live of 1 February 2027. The contract will run for 5 years, with two optional extensions of up to 2 years each (5+2+2). This requirement covers software subscription, hosting, support, maintenance, security, integrations, and all services needed to implement and operate the Finance System throughout the contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 24 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078126-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48444100 - Billing system

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 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
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northlindsey.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01302 553 553

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Further Information

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