---
title: "Financial Planning & Analytics contract (FP&A)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c48e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2026-07-06"
---

# Financial Planning & Analytics contract (FP&A)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c48e

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## Summary

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, has completed a procurement process for a "Financial Planning & Analytics contract (FP&A)" involving IBM FP&A software licensing and support for two years. The procurement was executed via a direct method described as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, valued at £93,210 excluding VAT, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2028. This award falls under the 'goods' category within the public authority sub-central government classification and was awarded to Budgeting Solutions Limited, a Nottingham-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The key document associated with this contract was published on 6th July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software package and information systems, particularly those with expertise in financial planning and analytics software. Companies offering competitive solutions in this field, especially SMEs, may benefit from such procurement processes due to their adaptability and specialised knowledge. Engaging with public authorities, like universities, provides reliable, long-term contract opportunities and could lead to further collaboration in the education sector, fostering business sustainability and expansion.

## Notice

IBM FP&A software licensing and support for 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063320-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £93,210 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUDGETING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063320-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063320-2026
  6th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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