--- title: "Finance Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-29" --- # Finance Solution Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bf8f.json) ## Summary Colchester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring a comprehensive finance solution. The procurement process is currently focused on market engagement to explore potential options before a full tender is developed. The key stage involves prospective bidders submitting an Early Market Engagement Questionnaire by 12:00 noon on 13th July 2026. A full procurement solution will follow post-evaluation. This initiative falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically targeting financial and procurement software. The planned procurement will serve Colchester and potentially involve other authorities in the north east region of Essex. The council anticipates appointing a 3-year contract by April 2027, valued at approximately £576,000 GBP, with an additional 2-year extension option. The finance solution procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software solutions. Firms offering financial analysis, accounting software packages, procurement systems, and financial transaction processing services will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Participation in this tender could position a company as a key supplier to a substantial public authority and potentially expand involvement to other regional councils. Engaging in this project allows businesses to showcase their capability to deliver integrated finance solutions that align with public sector requirements, paving the way for long-term partnership possibilities. ## Notice Colchester City Council is currently looking to commission a supplier to provide a fully integrated finance system. The council is issuing a Pre Market Engagement Notice to enable a full review of the options available within the market, before fully developing a solution to meet the future finance requirements of the council. The purpose of the early engagement is to understand supplier capability against our proposed defined requirements and validate the feasibility of being able to deliver a fully integrated finance solution. The council is keen to assess the market to obtain a mature solution, which offers full assurance, and can offer a timely delivery approach. The full scope is still being determined before a final specification is issued to the market. This notice has been issued for Colchester City Council, but the future procurement may involve other Authorities in the north east region of Essex prior to the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) which is due to commence form 1st April 2028. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Software-package-and-information-systems./76M42H5JT2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76M42H5JT2 ### Planning Information Interested Bidders should submit the Early Market Engagement Questionnaire by the deadline of 12:00 (noon) on 13th July 2026, which can be accessed at www.delta-esourcing.com and the access code to download the questionnaire is 76M42H5JT2, where further details relating to the councils scope and aspirations are provided. Following this an options appraisal will then be conducted, outlining all options to be considered (including the route to market), which will then be taken to the council's cabinet meeting in September 2026. The council is intending to appoint a 3 year contract (excluding implementation) with the further option of up to a 2 year extension which will be confirmed. The value and any dates submitted are purely indicative at this stage and are just for information to give an indication of the timescales and potential value of this project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060965-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £576,000 | | 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO3 3WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package - 48442000 - Financial systems software package - 48490000 - Procurement software package - 48812000 - Financial information systems - 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2026 at 22:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060965-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060965-2026 29th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76M42H5JT2 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Software-package-and-information-systems./76M42H5JT2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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