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Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation" involves SOUTHERN HOUSING as the contracting authority, located in London. This contract falls under the "Software maintenance and repair services" industry category, with services required in both London and South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, concluding with the award of the contract to ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED. The contract, with a value of £102,128.15, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, and was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically being a single tender action below the threshold. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the award being made on 3rd February 2025.

This procurement presents valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software maintenance services, particularly SMEs, given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that can provide comprehensive support and repair services in software will find this contract appealing. The direct procurement method suggests that this is a chance for businesses with robust capabilities and existing relationships with procurement authorities to secure business without the complexity of a competitive tender process. Such opportunities are ideal for smaller, agile firms like ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, who can effectively address the requirements of clients like SOUTHERN HOUSING.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation

Notice Description

Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-472802e8-f3ea-44c4-88c8-216f2fd53c3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2cbb7-49ce-46b6-b5cb-0bfe058427c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,128 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,128 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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