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IT Service Desk System

MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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31 Oct 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED, located in Chester, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the continuation of an IT service desk system with Vivantio Limited. The contract, which falls under the services category and the IT services sector, was awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. This process culminated in an active contract as of 1st November 2025 and is set to last for three years, ending on 31st October 2028, with a review for potential re-procurement in 2027. The total contract value is £48,385.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Companies that can offer competitive and efficient IT solutions might find similar future opportunities promising as organisations like MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED often seek reliable service providers to enhance their operational capabilities. As the contract is with a sub-central government public authority, successful suppliers can gain valuable experience and recognition, which could be advantageous for future similar tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Service Desk System

Notice Description

Continuation of service with Vivantio for IT service desk system provision. 3 year contract awarded with review date set for 2027 to investigate re-procurement options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d874
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070247-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,385 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tashi.jackson@cirruspurchasing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 3AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Newton & Hoole
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVANTIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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