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24 Jun 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University of the West of England for the title "ISV Proactis," an initiative under the industry category of financial systems software package. Located in Bristol, this public authority operates within the sub-central government sector. The tender, identified by the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-06bbaf," was completed through a direct procurement method without competition, under the status of "complete." Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2027. The contract was signed on 14th April 2026 with a total value of £25,193.70, highlighting its classification as being below the procurement threshold.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial software sector, particularly those specialising in accounts payable automation solutions. Companies that supply goods such as SaaS platforms for financial systems and that possess expertise in working with public authorities could find such procurements beneficial to their growth. Specifically, small to medium enterprises with capabilities in financial software development and deployment, like the awarded supplier UNIT4 Business Software Limited, are well-suited to take advantage of similar opportunities to expand their footprint in providing essential tech solutions to the public sector.

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Notice Title

ISV Proactis

Notice Description

ISV Proactis - SaaS - 032-I4-SA ~ Proactis Accounts Payable Automation (Invoice4) -unti 31/05/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059217-2026
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
£20,994 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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