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title: "Ongoing use of Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning Solution including the support and maintenance of this existing ERP System, and migration to cloud-based platform"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
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# Ongoing use of Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning Solution including the support and maintenance of this existing ERP System, and migration to cloud-based platform

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f3f4

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has completed the award of a direct contract to UNIT4 Business Software Limited for the continuation and support of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, including migration to a cloud-based platform. The procurement process, categorised under goods, involves extending the current on-premise solutions vital for financial management within the University. This five-year contract, running from 19 March 2026 to 18 March 2031, follows Northern Irish devolved regulations and was formally signed on 23 December 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award, justified under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to potential incompatibilities and technical challenges with a change of supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ERP solutions, particularly those offering cloud migration services and ongoing support for complex financial systems. Companies with expertise in enhancing operational efficiency through software upgrades and introducing new modules would find this contract beneficial. The awarded contract to UNIT4 Business Software Limited underscores the importance of continuity and technical compatibility, favouring existing solution providers with proven capabilities in maintaining and developing bespoke university financial systems.

## Notice

Ongoing utilisation of the Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning Solution, migrating to cloud-based platform providing functionality for budget management, expenses, purchase to pay, sales to cash, inventory management, general ledger reporting and commitment accounting including the support and maintenance of this existing ERP System.

### Procurement Information

The current on premise Unit4 solution is a business-critical application used by the University and its subsidiaries for the management of finances. It enables budget management, expenses, purchase to pay, sales to cash, inventory management, general ledger reporting and commitment accounting. Unit4 Business Software Limited is the current ERP supplier and this contract will facilitate the continued use of Unit4 ERP solution including support and maintenance, as well as supporting migration of the system to cloud. A change in supplier would result in incompatibilities and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. The University considers that the award of this contract is justified under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 using para. 7 'Additional or repeat goods, services or works' as set out below and in force on 11 December 2025. Additional or Repeat Goods/Services The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where - (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001697-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001697-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082117-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:27 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082056-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082035-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001697-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082117-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082056-2025
  11th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082035-2025
  11th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.unit4.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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