Tender

Contract For Student Funding Management System

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester is seeking proposals for a Student Funding Management System to bolster its financial support processes and elevate student experiences. This procurement falls within the industry category of software packages and information systems and is relevant to regions UKJ and UKK in the United Kingdom. The process is in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 12 Noon on 19th May 2026. Interested parties should take note of the enquiry period, which closes at 6:00 PM on 5th May 2026. The contract, valued at £150,000, is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and may extend until 1st June 2031, contingent upon renewal options. The procurement method is open competition, below threshold, for goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems to expand their market presence and cater to educational institutions. Particularly, small and medium enterprises that can offer robust and scalable financial management solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will enjoy collaborations with a recognised public authority, the University of Winchester, and have the potential to influence the student experience positively. Interested suppliers can find more detailed information and submit their bids electronically as outlined in the tender documents. The opportunity aligns with the institution's objectives to improve administrative processes, which could lead to future partnerships and growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Contract For Student Funding Management System

Notice Description

Introduction The University of Winchester is seeking to secure a Student Funding Management system to support, enhance and improve our current financial support processes and improve the student experience. Full details can be found at: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/winchester/aspx/Home Return Date: 12 Noon 19th May 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 Year Contract with an option to extend for a further 2 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036844-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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