Finance System

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  "id": "031796-2026",
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  "date": "2026-04-08T10:43:05+01:00",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-COH-IP21256R",
    "name": "NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP"
  },
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        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2032-02-01T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2027-02-01T00:00:00Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2034-02-01T23:59:59Z"
        }
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        "deliveryAddresses": [
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            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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          {
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            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
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            "description": "Software package and information systems"
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    "title": "Finance System",
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
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    "description": "We are undertaking preliminary market engagement for a new finance system. The aim is to implement a robust, solution that supports core financial processes, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, purchase orders and reporting. The system should improve automation, data accuracy, and company wide insight, while integrating effectively with our wider digital infrastructure.",
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
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  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-IP21256R",
      "name": "NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Thornaby",
        "postalCode": "TS17 6QN",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Endeavour House"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.northstarhg.co.uk/",
        "classifications": [
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            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
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            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
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      "identifier": {
        "id": "IP21256R",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Catherine Sewell",
        "email": "catherine.sewell@northstarhg.co.uk"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PTGM-5183-NXYN",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
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    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "031796-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031796-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-04-08T10:43:05+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-05-22T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "North Star Housing Group is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the potential procurement of a new finance system.\nThe purpose of this engagement is to:\nUnderstand the range of solutions currently available in the market\nGather insight into best practice, innovation, and implementation approaches\nInform the development of our specification, procurement strategy, and indicative timelines\nThis engagement does not form part of a formal procurement process. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement\nPre-market engagement meetings are available upon request. Should a meeting be arranged you will be provided with the opportunity to hear from North Star Housing Group Limited. The meeting will include an overview of the organisation and finance system requirements. Should you wish to arrange a meeting please contact procurement@northstarhg.co.uk. Pre Engagement Meetings will be held either in person or online at the discretion of North Star."
      }
    ]
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  "initiationType": "tender"
}