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Intend E-Procurement Portal

ASPIRE HOUSING

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Aspire Housing, a sub-central government public authority located in Newcastle Under Lyme, UK. The contract, titled "Intend E-Procurement Portal," is focused on the goods category within the software package and information systems industry. The procurement followed a direct method below threshold without competition, marking its completion with an award to IN-TEND LIMITED. The active contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to run until 30th September 2030, offering opportunities for adding extra modules if needed. The contract, valued at £24,345 net of taxes, was signed on 19th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing and managing e-procurement systems. The duration and potential for additional modules highlight growth opportunities for adaptable and technically adept firms. SMEs similar in scale to IN-TEND LIMITED could find this niche particularly advantageous. Businesses with experience in public sector technology solutions or collaborations may be well-positioned to replicate or enhance such offerings in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Intend E-Procurement Portal

Notice Description

E-Procurement Portal Intend, currently used by Aspire Housing for Tendering and Contract Management. 5 year contract due to level of investment into the system internally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073650-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@aspirehousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN-TEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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