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Mobile Device Management System

MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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20 Nov 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

Muir Group Housing Association Ltd, a sub-central government public authority in Chester, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for a Mobile Device Management System, specifically MobileIron. The procurement method was direct and executed below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Bluefort Security Limited, an SME located in Farnborough, and will span from 31st January 2026 to 30th January 2027. This contract, valued at £42,200, falls under the 'goods' category, specifically for software packages and information systems, and was finalised on 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, focusing on providers of software packages and information systems. Companies that specialise in mobile device management solutions and have a strong service delivery capability could find this sector rewarding. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses familiar with government technology requirements could leverage this knowledge to establish themselves as reliable suppliers. This contract reflects the demand for robust mobile device management, offering potential for growth in providing ongoing support and updates for similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Mobile Device Management System

Notice Description

Award of contract for Mobile Device Management (MDM) System - MobileIron

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075452-2025
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
£42,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MUIR GROUP HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tjackson@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

BLUEFORT SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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