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CRM System Housing

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 May 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CRM System Housing" project was conducted by Ashford Borough Council, located at International House, Ashford, England. The project, classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, utilised a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 2 May 2025, with the contract starting on 1 May 2025 and ending on 30 April 2027. The total contract value is £147,134. It is intended for delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender phase having concluded on 31 March 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions within the services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would have been particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the stated suitability for such organisations. The involvement of a large supplier, MRI Software Limited, as the awarded supplier indicates potential collaboration opportunities and showcases the level and scale of competition within this sector. Businesses looking to grow in public sector IT services, particularly those capable of providing specialised CRM solutions, would find such tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolios and market presence.

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Notice Title

CRM System Housing

Notice Description

Call off contract via framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f68428d8-053e-4a82-b6bd-6e941bd7a918
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91acb785-f43b-4bb3-9e04-2ee7ae52ee3e
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,134 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,134 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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