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MRI Qube

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves Bath and North East Somerset Council seeking an annual licence and support/maintenance for MRI Qube software, categorised under software package and information systems in the services industry. The contract, valued at £31,870, pertains to the delivery within England, United Kingdom. It has progressed to the award stage with the contract starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement method is outlined as 'Other', tailored primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Key dates include the tender ending on 23rd March 2026 with the award being active from 24th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in software services, particularly those dealing with licensing and maintenance solutions. Bath and North East Somerset Council, acting as the buyer, provides a clear pathway for businesses in this sector to expand their footprint within public procurement. Although the contract has been awarded to MRI Software Limited, other SMEs can seize insights from this procurement process to better align their proposals in future tender opportunities, enhancing competitiveness in the regional software services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRI Qube

Notice Description

Annual licence and support/maintenance for MRI Qube

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-806d9a92-a17d-4426-9123-21a52916253a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a563ba-00ef-470b-a972-3154679769bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,870 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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