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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Riverside Group Limited, based in Speke, Liverpool, awarded a contract for "SunSystems and QA Archive Solution - Consulting Services, Professional Services, Hosting Services" to NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This contract involves the provision of services related to legacy read-only versions of SunSystems and QA financial accounting systems. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at £126,855.89, commenced on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2028.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in consulting and professional services for financial systems. Although the procurement was awarded directly, businesses in the UK capable of providing comprehensive hosting solutions and specialised consulting might benefit by establishing relationships with The Riverside Group Limited for future opportunities. Large-scale enterprises with a robust service delivery model, similar to NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED, are well-suited for such engagements in the public undertaking category.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SunSystems and QA Archive Solution - Consulting Services, Professional Services, Hosting Services

Notice Description

The provision of consulting services, professional services, hosting services relating to a legacy read only version of SunSystems and QA financial accounting systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d892
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072613-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,855 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SPEKE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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