How to win: Finance system software including installation and ongoing support and maintenance

About this contract

We are looking for a replacement for our current finance system as the current system is coming to end of life for support. We would prefer to procure a cloud-based, off-the shelf finance system. The procurement includes a full implementation service to include environment setup, configuration, testing, training and mobilisation, leading to a planned go-live of 1 October 2026. The contract will run for 3 years, with two optional extensions of up to 1 year each (1+1). The requirement covers software subscription, hosting, support, maintenance and all services needed to implement and operate the finance system throughout the term.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £130,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 8 May 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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