Award

Finance System

QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Queen Margaret University, based in Musselburgh, East Lothian, has completed the procurement process for the direct award of a new Finance System. The contract is part of the G-Cloud 13 Framework, and is aimed at the education sector, classified under CPV code 48000000. Engaging the open procedure procurement method, the process reached the award stage on 10th September 2025. The total contract value is £139,325, with the contract having been signed on 21st March 2023. The award notice further describes the project's specifics, emphasising the initial set-up and subsequent integration and deployment of the system.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in financial software tailored to educational institutions. Large organisations such as UNIT4 Business Software Limited, which was awarded this contract, are examples of businesses well-suited for such projects. The demand for integrated finance systems in educational entities highlights an evolving market, ripe for experienced software firms aiming to expand their reach within the public sector. With the contract being facilitated through a framework agreement, this indicates ongoing opportunities for similar businesses to tap into structured procurement channels and secure their participation in public sector offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance System

Notice Description

Direct award of a new Finance System that includes the initial set-up and subsequent integration and deployment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000754823
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538907
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£139,325 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
areynolds@qmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314740000

Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 6UU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Musselburgh
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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