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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Live Active Leisure Limited involves the provision of a cloud-based financial software package titled "Finance System 2026". Located in Perth, UK, the organisation operates within the recreation, culture, and religion industry category. The procurement process has proceeded to the award stage as of 14th July 2026, with Xledger, a Bristol-based SME, being awarded the contract, which is valued at £122,024 and was signed on 25th June 2026. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, inviting electronic submissions by a deadline set for 4th May 2026. The tender called for an integrated financial management system to streamline processes, ensuring compliance, security, and scalability.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for technology firms specialising in financial management systems. Companies that provide cloud-based solutions with user-friendly interfaces, data security features, and compliance with accounting standards are well-suited to compete. The ability to integrate with other business systems and provide customisable and scalable software solutions is essential. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs aiming to expand their client base within the public sector by catering to organisations seeking to modernise and automate their financial operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Finance System 2026

Notice Description

Provision of cloud based financial software package

Lot Information

Lot 1

Live Active Leisure is seeking a Financial Management System (FMS) that meets the following minimum requirements: - Fully integrated, modern FMS solution to streamline & automate financial processes. - Cloud-based system with user-friendly interfaces and accessibility across multiple devices. - Core functionality including, but not limited to: - General Ledger - Accounts Payable & Receivable - Automated Accounts Payable - Bank Reconciliation, with Bank Feed and Automation - Fund Accounting - Budgeting & Forecasting - Management & Statutory Reporting - Compliance with relevant accounting standards (including Charities SORP and FRS 102) - Ability to manage multiple companies/entities within the same system, including consolidated reporting and intercompany transactions. - Integration with other business systems including document storage, HR, payroll, and Leisure Management System. - Support for multi-departmental financial management with roles and permissions for different teams within the organisation. - Customisable reporting tools with the ability to provide tailored financial reports for different stakeholders. - Data security features to meet regulatory requirements (GDPR, etc.) - Business continuity and disaster recovery services for system reliability and data protection. - User training and support services to ensure smooth adoption and ongoing system use. - Licensing and software support services for the ongoing maintenance of the system. - Future scalability to accommodate potential growth in users, properties, and organisational complexity.

Renewal: Yearly review at end of contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560074
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,024 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVE ACTIVE LEISURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH2 0TH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City South
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XLEDGER

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