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Software LSP Tender 2025

SANCTUARY HOUSING GROUP

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Software LSP Tender 2025" was conducted by Sanctuary Housing Group, aiming to acquire IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement fell under the industry category of IT services and was located in England, United Kingdom. This open procedure tender progressed through to the award stage, with a contract awarded on 11th January 2026 to Bytes Software Services. The contract value is £50,000,000 and spans from 12th January 2026 to 11th January 2029.

Given the scale and nature of this tender, it presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly for potential subcontractors interested in working with Bytes Software Services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to participate in future similar procurements, even though this contract itself was awarded to a large supplier. Businesses seeking to expand their service offerings within the IT sector can leverage such opportunities for growth, given the substantial contract value and the extended duration of the contract.

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Notice Title

Software LSP Tender 2025

Notice Description

A Licensing Service Provider (LSP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98f3a6f3-de53-4fb3-97ca-97c5e557075f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bd8dbf-c022-42ac-ab23-034db9a22db4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 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
SANCTUARY HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Lisa Hickerton
Contact Email
lisa.hickerton@sanctuary.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7747034809

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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