Procurement of the Centros Finance System for South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils

SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by South Norfolk Council involves the acquisition of the Centros Finance System intended for both South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils. This contract falls under the industry category of financial systems software and is set in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 20th June 2026 and scheduled to start on 1st September 2026, extending until 31st March 2029. This was carried out through a direct award process, legally based on UKPGA 2023/54, and exempt from SNC Procedure Rules.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in financial software solutions. The procurement is designed as a multicompany solution, indicating potential future expansions or modifications. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive software systems with ongoing support and maintenance would be optimally positioned to take advantage of such opportunities, potentially aiding in their growth and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Procurement of the Centros Finance System for South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils

Notice Description

To provide the Centros Finance System for South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils with support and maintenance for a 31 month period. Includes provision for a multicompany solution to include Broadland District Council. Procured as a direct award under a South Norfolk Council Exemption (exempted from SNC Procedure Rules)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058662-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,149 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0WF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

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