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Ongoing use of the Integra 2 Finance & ERP System

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Mar 2026 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council is set to continue its utilisation of the Integra 2 Finance & ERP System through a direct award contract to Integrated Business Software and Solutions Limited. This procurement, classified as goods under CPV code 48442000, encompasses various financial systems functionalities including budget management, expenses, and inventory control. The contract, valued at £516,934 (including VAT) for up to six years of read-only licence, will commence on 1st September 2026, spanning until 31st December 2027, with potential extensions up to 31st December 2032. The procurement process is justified under the Procurement Act 2023 due to the critical nature of the existing ERP system, aiming to prevent technical incompatibilities that would arise from a change in supplier. The award stage is pending and the contract signature is scheduled for 8th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in financial software solutions and ERP systems, particularly those able to maintain and support existing infrastructure with a focus on financial reporting, budget management, and inventory management. Companies with experience in delivering seamless integrations and long-term support for ERP software will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise, while ensuring continuity and minimal disruption in technical operations for Uttlesford District Council. The direct award method emphasises the importance of maintaining existing functionality and uninterrupted service provision, suitable for businesses that have established efficiency within public sector software maintenance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ongoing use of the Integra 2 Finance & ERP System

Notice Description

Ongoing utilisation of the Integra 2 Finance Systems providing functionality for budget management, expenses, purchase to pay, sales to cash, inventory management, general ledger reporting and commitment accounting including the support and maintenance of this existing ERP System.

Procurement Information

This notice sets out Uttlesford District Council's intention to award a contract to Integrated Business Software and Solutions Limited for the ongoing use of the Integra 2 system. Solution including the support and maintenance of this existing ERP System. The current Integra 2 solution is a business-critical application used by the Council for the management of finances. It enables budget management, expenses, purchase to pay, sales to cash, inventory management, general ledger reporting and commitment accounting. Integrated Business Software and Solutions Limited is the current ERP supplier and this contract will facilitate the continued use of the Integra 2 ERP solution including support and maintenance A change in supplier would result in incompatibilities and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. The Council considers that the award of this contract is justified under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 using para. 7 ' Additional or repeat goods, services or works' as set out below and in force on 11 December 2025. Additional or Repeat Goods/Services The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where - (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06707d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025845-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,778 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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