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06 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, has completed a procurement process for a "Financial Planning & Analytics contract (FP&A)" involving IBM FP&A software licensing and support for two years. The procurement was executed via a direct method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, valued at £93,210 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2028. This award falls under the 'goods' category within the public authority sub-central government classification and was awarded to Budgeting Solutions Limited, a Nottingham-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The key document associated with this contract was published on 6th July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those with expertise in financial planning and analytics software. Companies offering competitive solutions in this field, especially SMEs, may benefit from such procurement processes due to their adaptability and specialised knowledge. Engaging with public authorities, like universities, provides reliable, long-term contract opportunities and could lead to further collaboration in the education sector, fostering business sustainability and expansion.

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Notice Title

Financial Planning & Analytics contract (FP&A)

Notice Description

IBM FP&A software licensing and support for 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c48e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063320-2026
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUDGETING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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