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title: "DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Finance System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb26"
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# DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Finance System

Buyer: DN COLLEGES GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb26

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## Summary

DN Colleges Group, based in Doncaster, United Kingdom, has completed the tender process for the provision of a cloud-based finance system. This involves a comprehensive implementation that includes data migration, environment setup, and training. The procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically targeting financial systems software. This open procedure process, initiated on 28 November 2025, concluded with a contract awarded to Xledger UK Ltd on 24 June 2026. The contract, valued at £350,104.63, commences on 1 February 2027 and is set to run for five years, with potential extensions totaling four additional years. The primary location for delivery and service is throughout the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development services, particularly those experienced with financial systems software packages. SMEs are well-positioned to compete, as clearly indicated by the involvement of Xledger UK Ltd, an SME that successfully secured the contract. The contract provides a stable, long-term partnership with the potential for further extensions, making it a lucrative venture for suitably qualified and innovative firms focusing on financial technology solutions. Moreover, businesses that boast robust technical expertise and a commitment to delivering quality services could leverage this project to enhance their market reputation and expand their client base.

## Notice

DN Colleges Group is seeking to procure a cloud-based, off-the-shelf Finance System to replace the current finance platform. The procurement includes full implementation services such as data migration, environment setup, configuration, testing, training, and mobilisation, leading to a planned go-live of 1 February 2027. The contract will run for 5 years, with two optional extensions of up to 2 years each (5+2+2). This requirement covers software subscription, hosting, support, maintenance, security, integrations, and all services needed to implement and operate the Finance System throughout the contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 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/059336-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | £350,104 |
| Contracts value | £350,104 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DN COLLEGES GROUP |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 2RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48443000 - Accounting software package
- 48444100 - Billing system
- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059336-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036758-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 14:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078126-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059336-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036758-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078126-2025
  28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.xledger.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.dncolleges.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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