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Aptitude Professional Services - IFRS9 Build

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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10 Apr 2026 at 15:40

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10 Apr 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process entitled "Aptitude Professional Services - IFRS9 Build" is spearheaded by UK Export Finance, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The objective is to secure professional services for the execution and completion of an IFRS 9 calculation and accounting solution using Aptitude Software, enhancing UKEF's portfolio of financial services with industry-standard accounting and enterprise design. This procurement falls under the IT services category and involves consulting, software development, internet, and support across multiple UK regions. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with key dates including the contract award on 9th April 2026, and a contract period from 23rd April 2026 to 22nd April 2028, with potential extensions up to 22nd April 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and financial systems consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in software development and support. Organisations adept in IFRS 9 accounting solutions and familiar with Aptitude Software will find this contract especially aligned with their expertise. The direct award decision underscores the strategic selection of skilled suppliers, highlighting opportunities for businesses owning intellectual property rights or serving as subject matter experts in niche sectors to secure similar high-value contracts. Firms positioned to offer parallel services to governmental bodies may explore potential collaboration or subcontracting roles to engage with UKEF or similar public sector procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Aptitude Professional Services - IFRS9 Build

Notice Description

Procuring Professional services to complete the implementation of an IFRS 9 calculation and accounting solution using Aptitude Software for UKEF's portfolio of financial services, and meeting the accounting and enterprise design standards.

Procurement Information

The supplier owns the IPR to the software being used to implement the IFRS 9 calculation and accounting solution and are the SMEs for the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06804d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032974-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£1,666,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20266 days ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTITUDE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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