Scope
Description
West Kent Housing Association requires a supply partner to maintain and support its financial accounting system "Advanced Financials"
Contract 1. Maintenance and Support of OneAdvanced Financials System
Supplier
Contract value
- £487,477 excluding VAT
- £584,973 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 February 2026 to 27 February 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Additional functionality may be required during the contract term which has an impact on the price, but cannot be specified at the outset.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
Maintenance and support of a SaaS financial accounting system previously procured under PCR2015 following a competitive procedure. A further contract for ongoing maintenance and support of the system is required. Due to the nature of the services, a change in supplier would result in a change of system, resulting in incompatible services, with disproportionate technical difficulties in operation.
Supplier
ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 03214465
The Mailbox, Level 3, 101 Wharfside Street,
Birmingham
B1 1RF
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Maintenance and Support of OneAdvanced Financials System
Contracting authority
West Kent Housing Association
- Mutuals Public Register: 26278R
101 London Road
Sevenoaks
TN13 1AX
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@wkha.org.uk
Website: http://https://www.westkent.org
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government