Trafford and Stockport College Group Finance System

TRAFFORD COLLEGE

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Trafford College, based in Manchester, involved a contract titled "Trafford and Stockport College Group Finance System," under the industry category of services, specifically software support services. This procurement reached the award stage with a contract signed on 13 May 2026 and spans from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The contract, valued at £129,433.00, was awarded through a limited procurement method, indicating competition below the threshold. The location of the procurement encompasses the United Kingdom, with key dates including the publication of the contract notice on 22 June 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive financial system solutions. Large-scale suppliers like iplicit Limited, which successfully secured the contract, could effectively compete due to their ability to offer robust and scalable services that meet the needs of educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in tailored software implementations for public undertakings stand to benefit and grow by engaging in such procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Trafford and Stockport College Group Finance System

Notice Description

Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) Finance System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058402-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,433 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
WA14 5PQ
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Broadheath
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPLICIT

Further Information

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