---
title: "Point-Of-Sale Systems (Catering)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea63"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# Point-Of-Sale Systems (Catering)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea63

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## Summary

The procurement process for a point-of-sale system catering solution is currently in the Tender stage, organised by University Centre Somerset College Group. This tender aims to secure a comprehensive point-of-sale solution to be implemented across four colleges. The procurement method is an open competition, with a legal basis established under UKPGA 2023/54. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 8th January 2026, with the inquiry period ending on 18th December 2025. The project's completion deadline is set for 1st September 2026. The project is valued at £100,000 gross and falls under the services category covering software development within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in point-of-sale software development and service provision. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process encourages competitive pricing and high-quality submissions, with 40% of the criteria focused on price, 50% on quality, and 10% on presentation meetings. The project involves a potential long-term contract with options for up to four extensions of 24 months each, offering sustained business prospects for the successful bidder.

## Notice

UCS College Group are seeking a supplier to provide a point-of-sale solution, including hardware to be implemented across 4 Colleges. The purpose of this procurement is to ensure the selection and deployment of a robust, integrated, and future-proof point-of-sale solution that meets operational needs, supports multiple payment types, and enables centralised management. The project timeline requires full system deployment, including all associated hardware, software, and training, to be completed by the 1st September 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 4 extensions of 24 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077785-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | £83,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP |
| Locality | SOMERSET |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 4PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bridgwater North & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077785-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077785-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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