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Software Asset Management (SAM)

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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14 May 2025 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Software Asset Management (SAM)" contract has been completed by Citizen Housing Group Limited, based in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, covering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase concluded on 1st April 2025, with the contract period extending from 30th April 2025 to 30th April 2027. The award was published on 14th May 2025, with SOFTCAT PLC securing the contract for a value of £4,950,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive software asset management solutions. Companies with strengths in consulting and software development would find this tender particularly relevant, given the industry-specific demands. The suitability criteria allowing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate indicate a competitive yet accessible opportunity for various business sizes to enhance their market presence in the public procurement sector. Businesses that can efficiently navigate framework agreements will be well-positioned to succeed in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Software Asset Management (SAM)

Notice Description

Software Asset Management (SAM) Preferred supplier agreement under ~CCS RM6098 Framework at Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - CCS and any associated Call-Offs under Lots 3 and 4 of the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f2b92bc-0160-495e-aeef-fef7142ab572
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c60689-d8a8-46b2-96e0-1591e50af5da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,950,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 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
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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