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Finance Management Systems

believe housing

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 17:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Believe Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Seaham, UK, has issued a tender for a Finance Management System. This procurement, with a total estimated value of £1,800,000, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is classified under software package and information systems, with specific focus on financial systems and IT services. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 3rd September 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 20th August 2026. The award decision is expected by 7th December 2026. The procurement employs an open method with a competitive flexible procedure consisting of two stages, aiming to ensure the best value in terms of price, quality, and social value.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in financial and accounting software, as well as IT services. Businesses skilled in delivering high-quality and socially valuable solutions are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract, especially those capable of demonstrating competitive pricing and innovative capabilities in software implementation. The flexible procedure adopted allows a wide range of businesses, including SMEs, to compete on a level playing field, making it an attractive proposition for established companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector software solutions market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance Management Systems

Notice Description

Financial Management System (FMS). There is a period of implementation so as to be ready for the genuine services, this period of implementation is expected to commence from 5th January 2027. believe housing reserves the right, subject to compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and any applicable transparency requirements, to publish any future transparency notice where necessary or appropriate to support the continued provision of the service, including but not limited to any lawful contract extension, modification or other permitted arrangement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract maybe extended by up to 4 years on 2 occasions.

Planning Information

Please provide completed PME questionnaire by 12noon on Friday 17th April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064710-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 31 Mar 2035 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
believe housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dalton & Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Further Information

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