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Support for annual billing process

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of services titled "Support for annual billing process." This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, pertains to the industry category involving billing systems and software maintenance. Located in Exeter, UK (region UKK43), the council awarded the contract to Mri Community Software Limited, based in London. The contract, valued at £39,181, covers a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and was signed on 10th November 2025. The procurement process is now in the award stage, having reached completion as of the latest updates provided on 13th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those specialising in billing systems and software maintenance services. Such engagements are a viable option for SMEs looking to expand by partnering with public sector organisations. Engaging in similar opportunities can provide a steady revenue stream and enhance a company's portfolio through long-term contracts with government entities like Exeter City Council, offering consistent work and the potential for future collaborations as the council progresses its operations and technological needs.

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Notice Title

Support for annual billing process

Notice Description

2 years support for annual billing process (26/27 and 27/28)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e01d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073414-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48444100 - Billing system

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,181 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI COMMUNITY SOFTWARE LIMITED (FORMERLY CAPITA ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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