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DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Finance System

DN Colleges Group

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 11:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 15:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 14:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

DN Colleges Group, based in Doncaster, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for the provision of a cloud-based finance system. This involves a comprehensive implementation that includes data migration, environment setup, and training. The procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically targeting financial systems software. This open procedure process, initiated on 28 November 2025, concluded with a contract awarded to Xledger UK Ltd on 24 June 2026. The contract, valued at £350,104.63, commences on 1 February 2027 and is set to run for five years, with potential extensions totaling four additional years. The primary location for delivery and service is throughout the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those experienced with financial systems software packages. SMEs are well-positioned to compete, as clearly indicated by the involvement of Xledger UK Ltd, an SME that successfully secured the contract. The contract provides a stable, long-term partnership with the potential for further extensions, making it a lucrative venture for suitably qualified and innovative firms focusing on financial technology solutions. Moreover, businesses that boast robust technical expertise and a commitment to delivering quality services could leverage this project to enhance their market reputation and expand their client base.

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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/059336-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£350,104 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£350,104 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DN Colleges Group
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Xledger UK ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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