DN Colleges Group - Provision of a Finance System
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£350k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
22 Apr 2026
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.
Scope
- Reference
- CA16815
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2032Possible extension to 31 Jan 2036
Maximum 2 extensions of 24 months per extension.
- CPV classifications
- 7226200048442000484441004844300048440000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Quality Requirements | Technical Quality Requirements | quality | 45.00% |
| Schedule of Prices | Schedule of Prices | price | 35.00% |
| Added Value Requirements | Added Value Requirements | quality | 10.00% |
| Presentation | Presentation | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities’ section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£350k
Award date
08 Apr 2026
Contract start
01 Feb 2027
Contract end
31 Jan 2032