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Interact Software, Training, Licenses and Subscription for the Whoogle Platform.

WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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14 Nov 2025 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Walsall Housing Group Limited involved the acquisition of the "Interact Software, Training, Licenses and Subscription for the Whoogle Platform." This contract was awarded to Odyssey Interactive Ltd on 14th November 2025, following a direct procurement method that didn't involve competition. The procurement aimed to enhance internal communication systems by hosting the intranet with policies, procedures, and a people directory integrated with Active Directory. This was classified under services, specifically in the industry categories of networking, internet and intranet software packages, and communication and multimedia software packages. Spanning multiple regions across the UK, the contract began on 31st August 2025 and will run until 30th August 2027, with a total gross value of £63,240.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with expertise in facilitating internal communication platforms with high-level integration capabilities. Companies that can offer comprehensive software packages for networking and communications, and customise such solutions for housing organisations, could find similar opportunities lucrative. The direct procurement approach indicates that building strong partnerships and providing unique, tailored solutions could be a pathway to securing future contracts with similar entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interact Software, Training, Licenses and Subscription for the Whoogle Platform.

Notice Description

whg required Interact Software to host our internal intranet. This essential system will houses policies, procedures, and a people directory, which facilitates communication among colleagues throughout all areas of the business. The platform is integrated with Active Directory, serving as our central login system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074124-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2027 1-2 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
WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@whgrp.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1AB
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ODYSSEY INTERACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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