Financial Software

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                "postalCode": "BS1 5UA",
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                "name": "Alastair Jack",
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        "description": "City of Bristol College is seeking a supplier to provide and install a new financial software solution within the College. The services will include: * Provision of new software - all licences etc for the software. * Installation of the new software, including training to College staff. * Ongoing support for the software, including routine maintenance, updates, fixes, development and advice. Estimated costs from our pre-market engagement over the past 12 months has indicated a wide range of potential costs. We have allowed for the upper possibility in the valuation of the contract, though price will be evaluated diligently through the process.",
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