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title: "SaaS Financial Recording System"
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# SaaS Financial Recording System

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ac4c4f1-a615-47b8-83f4-de850010811a

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed a procurement process to secure a SaaS Financial Recording System. The contract, titled "SaaS Financial Recording System," falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The awarded contract will replace the on-premises 'Unit4 Financials by Coda' system with a cloud-based alternative, to ensure continued support beyond January 2025. The procurement method was a Direct Contractual Agreement, and the contract was awarded on 9th May 2024, with the contract period starting on 31st December 2024 and ending on 30th December 2027. The total contract value is £604,888, and the delivery location is England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large software businesses specialising in financial systems and SaaS solutions. Businesses with experience in delivering cloud-based financial recording solutions will find this contract suitable for growth and stability due to its multi-year span. In particular, companies that can provide seamless integrations, robust customer support, and scalable solutions tailored for public sector needs will be well-positioned to compete in this market. The contract has been awarded to Unit 4, indicating a preference for experienced and large-scale suppliers. Businesses looking to target similar opportunities should consider strengthening their expertise in cloud-based financial systems and ensuring robust service delivery capabilities to meet the needs of organisations like Ofsted.

## Notice

Ofsted's existing finance system 'Unit4 Financials by Coda' (CODA) is an on-premise solution. On-Prem support is due to be phased out in January 2025 so a new contract has been awarded to enable continued use ot the CODA SaaS (service as a software) cloud-based alternative.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eedcbb9b-fdee-4e73-aa80-77a0d863f8a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Contractual Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £604,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £604,888 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIT 4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eedcbb9b-fdee-4e73-aa80-77a0d863f8a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eedcbb9b-fdee-4e73-aa80-77a0d863f8a9
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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