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title: "Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfc6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY"
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# Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bfc6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire New University involves the renewal of its existing Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. This initiative, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, underscores the university's reliance on the application for maintaining operational efficiency. Situated in High Wycombe, the university has contracted UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE LIMITED, based in London, for an extension of services. The procurement process is presently in the Award stage, and the contract is slated to begin on 1st September 2026, ending by 31st August 2031. This direct award is justified by the continuity and critical nature of the ERP system to the university's financial operations, and it circumvents the need for a potential disruptive change in suppliers.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in ERP solutions and systems integration. While the direct award limits open competition, businesses that offer complementary services to the Unit4 ERP system could benefit by positioning themselves as key service support or enhancement providers. SMEs and IT consultancy firms with expertise in ERP systems, particularly those familiar with the academe sector's requirements, would be well-suited to explore collaboration opportunities or subcontracting roles that align with this procurement. Potential business growth could emerge from ancillary support roles as the university is committed to maintaining a stable and efficient operational infrastructure.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire New University ("University") has been using the Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software since 2017 with the technology now profoundly integrated and pivotal to the financial operations of the University . This renewal will ensure continuity of services, access to support which is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency.

### Procurement Information

The University's intention is to award a direct award contract to Unit4 Business Software Limited for ongoing use of Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning Solution including the support and maintenance of this existing ERP System. The award of the contract is permitted in accordance with Section 41 and Paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that: (a) Additional or repeat services; The public contract concerns the supply of services by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing services in circumstances where- (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving services that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing services, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. Of particular note: The University has used the Unit4 ERP since 2017. The continuity of this ERP is business-critical to the University and the renewal of the Unit4 ERP is essential for operations. The University does not currently have the resources to undertake the implementation of a new ERP system due to several existing, business critical IT projects. Unit4 ERP is considered to be a stable platform and therefore is a low priority for limited IT resource at this time. The cost of change would be very high given the impact on the members of staff. In addition, a 12 month+ implementation period with considerable consultancy cost and retraining is not economically viable at this moment in time. For these reasons the University has decided to re-contract with Unit4 for a further five years for the ERP system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061078-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,539,331 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| 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

- 30 Jun 2026 at 09:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061078-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061078-2026
  30th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.unit4.com
- https://www.bucks.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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