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Software Advisory Services

THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED, based in Cambridge, England, was for the project titled "Software Advisory Services". This contract fell under the software consultancy services category, with a main focus on providing advisory consultancy across three key phases: soft market engagement, development of market-ready specifications, and procurement support. The process reached the award stage on 1st June 2026, with Waterstons Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £47,520. The location of the project is primarily the East of England, and it adhered to a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the software consultancy domain, particularly those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies experienced in providing expert advice and support through various stages of project development would stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, firms capable of contributing innovative solutions tailored to market specifications are well-positioned to engage with such contracts, potentially leading to expanded business engagements and growth in the public sector services arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Advisory Services

Notice Description

The provision of Advisory Services consultancy during three phases of the project: 1) Soft Market Engagement 2) Development of a market ready specification 3) Procurement support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75b3ea0e-9c1f-48a4-b1bd-aaa76032cc91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b4a1cf-e2f9-4759-aae3-c0494f7b13ed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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
THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 9ZR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Histon & Impington
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERSTONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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