--- title: "Finance System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b53.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS" published: "2025-08-01" --- # Finance System Buyer: LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b53.json) ## Summary Locala Community Partnerships is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire a modern, integrated finance, ordering, and contract management system. This initiative is part of their digital transformation strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with an expected commencement in autumn 2025. The contract is anticipated to span five years, with a possible five-year extension following a successful implementation by April 2026. The solution will be deployed across multiple regions in the UK, including UKE4, UKD3, and UKE44, and is valued at approximately £1.9 million. The procurement category is designated under financial systems software, with the enquiry period closing on 24th October 2025 and the tender period ending on 31st October 2025. This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in SaaS, financial software, and digital transformation services. Companies capable of delivering cloud-based, scalable financial systems that align with UK public sector standards will find this tender particularly appealing. The tender requires a comprehensive solution covering software licensing or subscription, implementation services including data migration and integration, and post-implementation support. Businesses with expertise in financial control systems, compliance with regulatory standards, and offering robust e-procurement modules will be well-suited to compete, thereby positioning themselves for growth in the thriving UK public sector market. ## Notice The contracting authority intends to procure and implement a modern, integrated Finance, ordering and contract management system to replace its current legacy finance solution. This procurement forms a core component of the organisation's digital transformation strategy, with the goal of enhancing usability, financial control, transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency across all departments. The new solution is expected to provide comprehensive functionality to support: * Core financials including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, and Cash Management. * Fixed Asset Management for tracking, depreciation, impairments, and reporting of tangible and intangible assets as well as a non-asset equipment register. * Project Accounting to enable financial control, reporting, and analysis of capital and operational projects. * Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, with integrated workflows, approvals, and variance analysis. * Contract Costing and Contract Management, supporting the full lifecycle of contract delivery, milestone tracking, and financial oversight. * A robust E-Procurement module for requisitioning, supplier catalogues, purchasing, and integration with procurement frameworks. * Real-time Business Intelligence (BI) and Reporting tools, offering configurable dashboards and analytics aligned to statutory and management reporting requirements. * Automation of Finance Processes (where applicable) and inbuilt AI capability with a clear road-map of development for the future. * Integrated guided learning for users of the system (specifically end-users). * Integration with existing corporate systems such as HR/payroll, procurement portals, and banking systems. The solution should be cloud-based (SaaS preferred), scalable, and support multi-site or multi-entity financial structures. It must comply with UK public sector financial, regulatory, and data protection standards, including DSPT Toolkit, Cyber Security, IFRS, UK GDPR and Data must be held in the EU. The authority is seeking suppliers who can offer end-to-end delivery including: * Software licencing or subscription, * Implementation services (including data migration, integration, testing, and training), * Post-implementation support and system upgrades. The anticipated contract duration is expected to be 5yr plus 5yr with implementation expected to be completed by April 2026. A formal procurement process is anticipated to commence in the autumn of 2025. For our information only please can you log your interest by emailing katy.cooney@locala.org.uk and andrea.mycoe@locala.org.uk by Friday 15th August 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There will be an option to extend by 5 years at the end of 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045221-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,900,000 | | Lots value | £1,900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOCALA COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS | | Locality | LIVERSEDGE | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF15 6LP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Liversedge and Gomersal | | Westminster constituency | Spen Valley | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48442000 - Financial systems software package ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 12:24 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045221-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045221-2025 1st August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.locala.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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