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Provision of Business Central Improvements and Training

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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02 Sep 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Business Central Improvements and Training" was conducted by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, located at City Gate, 51 Mosley Street, Manchester. This process, classified under IT services, focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with an emphasis on the delivery location being England within the United Kingdom. The tender used a direct award method, with the overall value amounting to £20,000. The procurement was in the award stage as of 2nd September 2025, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st December 2025. The deadline for tender submissions was 14th August 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services. It provides an avenue for technological enhancement within the scope of Business Central, which could appeal to companies experienced in software consultancy and training. The chosen supplier, mHance Group Limited, indicates that SMEs are well-suited for such procurements. Engaging with contracts like this could help IT consulting firms expand their portfolios and contribute to the development of tailored, innovative solutions for public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Provision of Business Central Improvements and Training

Notice Description

Provision of Business Central Improvements and Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74dc92b8-76e9-4b3c-9051-6c845b1b5d7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14865616-995e-4cea-9ae6-a322baabcd6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHANCE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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