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title: "Subscription to Financial Education Portal and Fund Management System"
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# Subscription to Financial Education Portal and Fund Management System

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c5e9ec0-a884-43db-ae98-23f8ae9518f0

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Keele University pertains to the subscription to a Financial Education Portal and Fund Management System, categorised under Software package and information systems. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The buying organisation, Keele University, is located in Newcastle, England (ST5 5BG). The procurement moved to the awarding stage on 6th September 2024, with the contract officially starting on 8th September 2024 and ending on 7th September 2027. The total contract value is £67,500 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package implementation and information systems management. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in similar tenders are those that can demonstrate proficiency in managing financial education tools and delivering robust fund management systems. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to partake in such opportunities, allowing for a diverse range of business entrants to showcase their expertise and potentially expand their client base through successful contract awards.

## Notice

A Direct Award was made to Blackbullion Ltd. for this provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb842e5a-2410-4f7e-9e19-e9e5066b40d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2024 - 7 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,500 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKBULLION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb842e5a-2410-4f7e-9e19-e9e5066b40d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb842e5a-2410-4f7e-9e19-e9e5066b40d7
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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