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title: "UOS-S01006 - University of Suffolk Finance System"
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# UOS-S01006 - University of Suffolk Finance System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64bf16f3-b9d6-4f60-87b7-057ce92f1445

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## Summary

The University of Suffolk has awarded a contract for a Finance System under the title "UOS-S01006 - University of Suffolk Finance System." This procurement falls within the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically targeting financial management software. The contract, delivered through a direct award via the CPC Framework - Corporate Software & Related Products and Services - Lot 1, commenced on 31 January 2026 and will last until 30 January 2033. The buyer, University of Suffolk, located in Ipswich, England, selected Technology One UK Ltd as the supplier, awarding the contract valued at £605,015.08. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage being the award stage as of 18 March 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of corporate software and information systems, particularly those specialising in financial management solutions. Companies that provide user-friendly and integrated software capable of automating transactional processes and producing high-quality reports will find this contract relevant. Suitable enterprises should be prepared for collaboration with the University of Suffolk's existing enterprise stack to ensure compatibility and scalability for future digital transformation initiatives. This contract, however, is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger, established suppliers. Business users can leverage such opportunities for significant collaborative projects, ensuring their software solutions meet institutional requirements for reliability and user accessibility.

## Notice

Direct Award via CPC Framework - Corporate Software & Related Products and Services - Lot 1 Financial Management Software Compatibility is the most obvious benefit, but there was also an opportunity to implement together with the other systems taking advantage of implementation / consultancy savings. Technology One is a supplier available under this framework and lot, and no other supplier would be able to reflect the detailed compatibility and potential implementation synergy with other systems also being implemented at the same time. A "user friendly" system, ensuring usability and accessibility is embedded in the development of the software, whilst offering accurate and reliable financial data processing and reporting. "Self-serve" transactional processes fully automated e.g. raising/processing sales invoice requests, departmental budget recharges, adding new suppliers, direct debit mandates etc. Simple to use integrated report writer capable of enabling users to produce and store high quality and visually presentable reports and allow the management accounts to be produced to a professional standard/layout. A facility to update/upgrade, allowing the institution to "future-proof" the system. A solution that can take an open and standards-based approach to integrate with University of Suffolk's existing enterprise system stack, and offers scalability to support future digital transformation initiatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affccb55-c756-42e7-904e-7038583c3312 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £605,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £605,015 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP4 1QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Alexandra |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOLOGY ONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affccb55-c756-42e7-904e-7038583c3312

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affccb55-c756-42e7-904e-7038583c3312
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uos.ac.uk

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