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Harlow College CFP for Finance System

Harlow College

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12 Aug 2026 at 17:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Harlow College is seeking a provider to supply and implement a new finance system covering all aspects of its finance-system requirements. The procurement is for financial analysis and accounting software, including the associated solution needed to support the College’s financial operations. The buying organisation is Harlow College, based in Harlow, and delivery is across the United Kingdom. This is primarily a technology and business-systems opportunity for suppliers able to provide a comprehensive finance platform rather than a standalone software licence. The requirement suits organisations that can work collaboratively with the College and provide an end-to-end solution capable of meeting its operational and accounting needs.

The process has reached tender: Harlow College invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure comprising a two-stage restricted tender under the Procurement Act 2023. Enquiries had to be submitted by 8 September 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses by 15 September 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission is permitted in English through the specified supplier portal. The estimated value is £220,000 excluding VAT, or £264,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 August 2027 to 30 July 2032, with extensions of up to four additional 12-month periods, potentially to 30 July 2036. Evaluation is weighted 60% price and 40% quality and technical criteria; the award period ends on 2 August 2027.

This opportunity is suited to finance-system suppliers with demonstrable experience delivering and supporting comprehensive accounting or financial analysis software for an organisation such as a college. Providers should be able to show relevant experience, business quality standards and accreditations, and the capacity to collaborate with the College throughout implementation and service delivery. The two-stage process requires candidates to complete a Selection Questionnaire and provide evidence supporting their economic and technical suitability before progressing. Small and medium-sized enterprises, and voluntary, community or social enterprises, are identified as suitable participants. Suppliers must provide accurate information: serious misrepresentation or false evidence may make a candidate ineligible and prevent further participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harlow College CFP for Finance System

Notice Description

The College wishes to tender for a capable, competitive, collaborative and experienced provider of Finance Systems to provide a new solution to cover all aspects of this tender process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (4 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e312
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076979-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2027 - 30 Jul 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Harlow College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 3LH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

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