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DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Finance System

DN Colleges Group

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DN Colleges Group

Buyer Address: The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, UKE31, DN1 2RF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement@northlindsey.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: 01302 553 553

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
450000.0 GBP
Gross: 540000.0 GBP
Published
28 Nov 2025, 14:15
Deadline
12 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
72262000 - Software development services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

DN Colleges Group is seeking to procure a cloud-based, off-the-shelf Finance System to replace the current finance platform. The procurement includes full implementation services such as data migration, environment setup, configuration, testing, training, and mobilisation, leading to a planned go-live of 1 February 2027. The contract will run for 5 years, with two optional extensions of up to 2 years each (5+2+2). This requirement covers software subscription, hosting, support, maintenance, security, integrations, and all services needed to implement and operate the Finance System throughout the contract term.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078126-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 450,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 540,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2027-02-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2032-01-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Quality Requirements (45%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Schedule of Prices (35%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Added Value Requirements (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Presentation (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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