---
title: "Finance System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067da3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP"
published: "2026-04-08"
---

# Finance System

Buyer: NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067da3

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## Summary

The North Star Housing Group is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new finance system, as indicated in the latest update on 8th April 2026. This initiative is classified under the 'Software package and information systems' category, with delivery anticipated in regions UKC and UKE of the United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement aims to inform potential procurement and will conclude on 22nd May 2026. This procurement seeks to enhance automation and data accuracy while supporting core financial operations. The process is not a formal tender yet but seeks innovative insights to shape the tender strategy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of integrating comprehensive finance solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to consider this opportunity due to suitability criteria emphasizing diverse business engagement. Companies with strong capabilities in financial software that enhances automation and integrates with broader digital ecosystems will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract, offering a potential growth platform over the contract period beginning February 2027, with a possibility of renewal until February 2034.

## Notice

We are undertaking preliminary market engagement for a new finance system. The aim is to implement a robust, solution that supports core financial processes, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, purchase orders and reporting. The system should improve automation, data accuracy, and company wide insight, while integrating effectively with our wider digital infrastructure.

### Planning Information

North Star Housing Group is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the potential procurement of a new finance system.
The purpose of this engagement is to:
Understand the range of solutions currently available in the market
Gather insight into best practice, innovation, and implementation approaches
Inform the development of our specification, procurement strategy, and indicative timelines
This engagement does not form part of a formal procurement process. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement
Pre-market engagement meetings are available upon request. Should a meeting be arranged you will be provided with the opportunity to hear from North Star Housing Group Limited. The meeting will include an overview of the organisation and finance system requirements. Should you wish to arrange a meeting please contact procurement@northstarhg.co.uk. Pre Engagement Meetings will be held either in person or online at the discretion of North Star.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031796-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | THORNABY |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031796-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031796-2026
  8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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