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title: "Financial Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Financial Software

Buyer: CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7d9

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## Summary

The City of Bristol College is currently seeking suppliers for a project titled "Financial Software" under the industry category of software implementation and financial systems. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with significant details such as an open procurement method and competitive flexible procedure outlined. The tender, valued at up to £1,164,000 (gross), will close its submission period on 3rd August 2026, with interested parties needing to make enquiries by 20th July 2026. The College, located in Bristol, UK, aims to acquire and install a new financial software solution, requiring services such as software licensing, installation, staff training, and ongoing support. This is intended to take place over the course of a defined contract period starting on 1st January 2027.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and implementation, especially those focusing on financial systems. The competitive nature and staged assessment process, which includes demonstrations and refinement of bids for the final two contenders, prioritise quality, cost, and social value in their evaluation. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, with the procurement process supportive of these entities. Companies capable of offering comprehensive support and adaptable commercial solutions for software services can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their footprint in public sector software deployments.

## Notice

City of Bristol College is seeking a supplier to provide and install a new financial software solution within the College. The services will include: * Provision of new software - all licences etc for the software. * Installation of the new software, including training to College staff. * Ongoing support for the software, including routine maintenance, updates, fixes, development and advice. Estimated costs from our pre-market engagement over the past 12 months has indicated a wide range of potential costs. We have allowed for the upper possibility in the valuation of the contract, though price will be evaluated diligently through the process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064850-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £970,000 |
| Lots value | £970,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 14:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064850-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064850-2026
  9th July 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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