---
title: "Finance System software including installation and ongoing support & maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06854e"
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buyer: "PRESTON COLLEGE"
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# Finance System software including installation and ongoing support & maintenance

Buyer: PRESTON COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06854e

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## Summary

Preston College has initiated a procurement for a Finance System software, including installation and ongoing support & maintenance. This procurement, valued at £336,000, is conducted via an open procedure and falls under the accounting system industry category. The buyer, Preston College, located in Fulwood, Preston, is seeking a comprehensive finance solution capable of handling general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger, and workflow management. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender period ending on 22nd May 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026, extending potentially up to 2035 with optional renewals. Interested parties can submit proposals electronically in English, and further details are provided through a specified platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in finance systems and software solutions. Companies that provide off-the-shelf accounting systems with robust support features for educational institutions will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate given the suitability criteria. Businesses that can demonstrate technical excellence, social value contributions, and competitive pricing will have a competitive edge in this tender process.

## Notice

We are seeking a replacement for our current finance system. We require a system which can cover all aspects of college finance such as general ledger, purchase ledger, sales ledger as well as manage workflows and approvals etc. Details are in the attached specification - Appendix 1. Our focus is on having an off the shelf option where possible, to maintain the simplicity of implementation and use, upgrading and maintenance etc. We also require installation of the system and ongoing support & maintenance for the remainder of the contract which is 4 years with optional 4 x 12-month extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (4 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | £280,000 |
| 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 | PRESTON COLLEGE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 9UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48444000 - Accounting system

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 10:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047718-2026
- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035193-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047718-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035193-2026
  17th April 2026 - 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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