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Maintenance and Support of OneAdvanced Financials System

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Kent Housing Association, a sub-central government authority based in Sevenoaks, has awarded a direct contract to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited, a large company located in Birmingham. This procurement process concerns the "Maintenance and Support of OneAdvanced Financials System" and falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement method was a direct award due to the technical incompatibilities and disproportionate challenges associated with changing suppliers. This process is in the 'Award' stage as of 9th February 2026, with a contract period set from 28th February 2026 to 27th February 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those with expertise in financial accounting systems. Companies providing support and maintenance for SaaS platforms, or looking to expand in the public sector IT services space, would find growth potential here. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities might be available for businesses adept at delivering technical support, system maintenance, and ensuring digital integration within financial operations. By engaging in such public sector contracts, businesses can establish a strong foothold and leverage scalable growth within governmental IT service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Support of OneAdvanced Financials System

Notice Description

West Kent Housing Association requires a supply partner to maintain and support its financial accounting system "Advanced Financials"

Procurement Information

Maintenance and support of a SaaS financial accounting system previously procured under PCR2015 following a competitive procedure. A further contract for ongoing maintenance and support of the system is required. Due to the nature of the services, a change in supplier would result in a change of system, resulting in incompatible services, with disproportionate technical difficulties in operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011392-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£487,477 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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