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The provision of Software development, Data analytics and Reporting services.

COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 11:46

Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 06:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cottsway Housing Association Limited for the provision of software development, data analytics, and reporting services has reached the award stage as of 6 March 2026. The buying organisation, situated in Witney, United Kingdom, operates in the public authority-sub-central government category. This tender was conducted through an open competition and the contract was awarded to Pobl Tech Limited on 24 February 2026. The contract, valued at £150,000, is set to run for an initial period of 24 months starting from 1 March 2026, with a potential extension of an additional 12 months, subject to performance review. The procurement opportunity spans multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, covering the services industry.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and data support. It provides an excellent platform for companies to expand their offerings by partnering with a large housing association, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in service delivery. The procurement favours a responsive and flexible engagement, acting as an extension to Cottsway's internal IT team. SMEs with expertise in software development, systems integration, and data reporting are well-suited to compete in such open competitions, with the potential for a sustained service relationship under defined SLAs. Successful engagement can empower businesses to demonstrate their technical capabilities, innovate within the constraints of public sector delivery, and gain valuable business insight through collaborations with established housing associations.

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Notice Title

The provision of Software development, Data analytics and Reporting services.

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide software development, data analytics, and reporting services. This contract will provide us with ongoing access to technical resource and expertise to deliver systems development, automation, and data reporting as required. The successful organisation will act as an extension of our internal IT and Projects team, providing a responsive and flexible service. We expect to be able to raise requests, discuss requirements directly with an account or project manager or technical resource, and have access to a pool of skilled technical professionals to deliver the necessary work in a timely manner. This tender is being issued to procure an organisation to provide these services under a managed arrangement. The contract will include both planned development activity and reactive support aligned to defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs). The successful organisation will be able to provide all essential requirements and as many of the desirable requirements as possible. The initial term of this contract will be 24 months with an option to extend a further 12 months subject to review and agreement by both parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by an additional 12 months if provision of the contract continues to be successful

Planning Information

We are looking for a light-touch response at this stage. Please provide a short overview based on the points above, outlining how you typically deliver these services and the structure you would propose for a two-year arrangement. At this stage, there will be no requirement to interview, we are just looking for a brief proposal based on the requirements set out above. There is no need to submit full proposals or detailed SLAs at this stage. Contact and Submission Responses and clarifications should be submitted via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cottsway/aspx/ProjectManage/138.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020459-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 4YG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney South
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POBL TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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