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TMHS227 - UC Bot

MHS HOMES GROUP

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03 Apr 2025 at 20:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The mhs homes group has completed the procurement for the project titled "TMHS227 - UC Bot," which aims to develop a Universal Credit Verification Bot. This procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages (CPV code 48100000), is valued at £33,333. The procurement process was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method tailored for below-threshold procurements. The contract was awarded to Social Housing & Debt Consultancy Services Ltd, and it covers services to be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement has transitioned through tender and award stages, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in digital solutions for the public sector. Businesses specialising in software development and verification services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on innovative solutions for universal credit verification can help businesses expand their service offerings and establish a footprint in the growing market of public sector digital transformation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TMHS227 - UC Bot

Notice Description

Universal Credit Verification Bot

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ce1dd52-4040-41b5-a014-b3274313db58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ec87f3-c06b-443c-9e51-a4261d3c36a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
MHS HOMES GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4LL
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL HOUSING & DEBT CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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