Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Enterprise Resource Planning System

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

East Durham College is currently in the tender stage of procuring a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, aimed at enhancing its financial management and operational efficiency. The college, located at Willerby Grove, Peterlee, is seeking suppliers for the supply, installation, and maintenance of this system, with a focus on compliance with audit and security regulations. The procurement method is an open procedure, and suppliers can submit their tenders electronically in English. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 8th July 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 13th July 2026. The main industry category for this contract is services, specifically enterprise resource planning software development services, with an allocated gross budget of £300,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in ERP software development and a strong track record in providing integrated system solutions will find this contract appealing. With a three-year contract and the possibility of a two-year extension, companies can secure a long-term partnership with East Durham College. Competitive businesses will need to demonstrate high-quality services, social value contributions, and cost-effectiveness, aligning with the award criteria that prioritize quality, social value, and price.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Enterprise Resource Planning System

Notice Description

East Durham College is seeking to replace its current accounting and WAP procurement system with a modern, fit for purpose, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The main purpose will be to improve financial management, procurement workflow, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency, whilst ensuring compliance with audit, security and Department for Education (DfE) regulations and requirements. The supplier must be able to offer licensing and support on a 3-year contract with an optional 2-year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 24 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056810-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 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 DURHAM COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Peterlee West
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Further Information

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