Planning

Finance Management Systems

BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

Believe Housing Limited, a sub-central public authority based in Seaham, UK, is in the planning stage of its procurement process for Financial Management Systems. This tender primarily falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category and intends to procure services related to financial systems software packages. The due date for engagement submissions is by 12 noon on 17th April 2026, and a future notice is anticipated by 30th June 2026. The procurement process is being initiated as a tender, focusing on small and medium enterprises, with contracts expected to commence from 1st April 2028 and potentially extend until 31st March 2033.

This opportunity could be particularly lucrative for businesses specialising in software packages, particularly those offering financial and accounting solutions and IT services. SMEs with proven capabilities in delivering such specialised technology solutions should consider participating, as the tender is explicitly suitable for them. Businesses in the UK, especially around the Seaham region, would be well-positioned to compete due to proximity and potential face-to-face engagement opportunities. The planned procurement offers a substantial growth prospect for businesses aiming to expand their client base within the public authority domain.

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Notice Title

Finance Management Systems

Notice Description

Financial Management System (FMS)

Planning Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031160-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
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
Post Town
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
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Further Information

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