Tender

Finance Software

EAST SURREY COLLEGE

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

East Surrey College has initiated an open tender process for the supply, implementation, and ongoing support of a new finance system, which is aimed at enhancing financial control and user experience through modern, cloud-based technology. This procurement falls under the public authority central government classification and is categorised within the financial systems software industry. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 21 May 2026. The project will take place in the United Kingdom, with an anticipated contract start on 1 April 2027, and the possibility of extension until 31 March 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the financial software sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative accounting and financial solutions. Companies that excel in quality compliance and demonstration, and are competitively priced, stand a good chance of success as the awarding criteria balance quality and cost. Engaging in this procurement could strengthen market positioning and offer ongoing engagement through potential integrations with other college systems.

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Notice Title

Finance Software

Notice Description

Orbital South Colleges ("OSC") invites suitably experienced suppliers to submit a tender for the supply, implementation and ongoing support of a new finance system. OSC is seeking a modern, intuitive solution that supports strong financial control, improves the user experience for budget holders and requisitioners, and leverages modern, cloud based technology to improve efficiency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Potential for additional integrations to other college systems

Renewal: Possible extension to 31 March 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042048-2026
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

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48444000 - Accounting system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SURREY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDHILL
Postcode
RH1 2JX
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Redhill East
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

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