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11 Jun 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has recently completed a selective procurement process, awarding a contract for the provision of the "MRI Software / ONE system," which falls within the IT services industry category. This procurement was conducted under a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 18 May 2026. The contract, valued at £1,275,000, will be delivered in England over a five-year term, commencing on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2031. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to MRI Software Limited on 27 May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support. Companies that are either small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this type of procurement process particularly suitable, given the inclusiveness criteria promoted by the buyer. The awarded contract demonstrates a robust demand for advanced software solutions in the public sector, suggesting a lucrative market for businesses capable of providing innovative and reliable IT services.

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Notice Title

MRI Software / ONE system

Notice Description

MRI Software / ONE system - Procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4464fabe-a1b8-4791-a1db-a4a12359404a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fabd90-9bc4-4b50-8897-4b8cbd4cfdd5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,275,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,275,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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