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Better off Calculator - Policy in Practise

PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Paradigm Housing Group, located in Wooburn Green, England, awarding a contract for IT services valued at £16,000 to Policy in Practice. This direct award process, classified under CPV code 72000000, is for 12 months of online access and support services. The contract period spans from 21st March 2025 to 20th March 2026, with the award being published on 2nd December 2025. The procurement is in the 'award' stage, with the initial tender period having concluded on 2nd March 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the IT services sector, as Paradigm Housing Group favours suppliers that are regarded as SMEs. Businesses involved in consulting, software development, and Internet support services are particularly well-suited to such contracts. The location in England presents a conducive market for IT firms aiming to expand their presence within the UK public sector. Though the contract has been directly awarded, understanding the procurement needs of organisations like Paradigm Housing can help firms align their offerings for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Better off Calculator - Policy in Practise

Notice Description

12 months online access for a maximum of 24 users including setup and live messenger

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-052c0d06-5d49-4915-9336-aecfb4aaebd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521fa8c1-8f04-4ac7-88f7-9fceefbe4e8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Carlie Edwards
Contact Email
carlie.edwards@paradigmhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1628811901

Buyer Location

Locality
WOOBURN GREEN
Postcode
HP10 0DF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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