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title: "Financial Management Solution and School Fees Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06532a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Financial Management Solution and School Fees Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06532a

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## Summary

The Education Authority, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has concluded an open procurement process, awarding a contract for a Financial Management Solution and School Fees Management Solution aimed at Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools. This procurement, identified under the title "Financial Management Solution and School Fees Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools," falls within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support services. The award was made to Furlong Business Solutions Limited, with the contract valued at £4.9 million and set to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2031, with a possible extension of up to five additional years. The tender process involved an open procedure, which concluded with the final award notice published on 18th June 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with competencies in financial and educational software solutions. The large scope and extended contract duration make this an attractive opportunity for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive financial management solutions tailored for the education sector. Businesses with expertise in software development, integration, and long-term support systems for educational institutions are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Moreover, the focus on phased implementation and social value delivery as part of the procurement criteria indicates an opportunity for suppliers who can demonstrate impactful community engagement alongside robust IT service delivery.

## Notice

A contract for the provision of a Financial Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools, and a School Fees Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar Schools. The contract will be for a five-year period with the possibility of extension for any further period(s) up to a maximum of 5 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up and including 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057509-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,920,000 |
| Lots value | £3,920,000 |
| Awards value | £4,900,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FURLONG BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LINITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 11:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057509-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022933-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 16:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013105-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057509-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022933-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013105-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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