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Bradford College finance system tender

BRADFORD COLLEGE

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21 May 2026 at 10:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bradford College, located in Bradford, United Kingdom, has initiated an open tendering process for their finance system and integration project, under the competitive flexible procedure. The procurement, valued at up to £600,000, falls within the financial analysis and accounting software package category. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 12th June 2026. Interested parties must submit inquiries by 3rd June 2026, and the contract award is expected by 16th July 2026. This process offers significant business opportunities in the UK, focusing primarily on goods for the financial service industry.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in finance systems and integration to expand their operations and engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, technically compliant financial software packages and a strong customer support approach would be well-suited to compete. The contract, which includes potential extensions up to five years, allows for substantial growth and long-term partnership prospects, noting a weighting of 70% for quality and 30% for pricing in the award criteria, ensuring a focus on value and service excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bradford College finance system tender

Notice Description

Bradford College finance system and integration

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential for two 1+1 year extensions and tenders are also being asked to quote for a 5-year term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069eea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046985-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2029 3-4 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
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1AY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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