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MapInfo - MATS Maintenance Cover - 1 year

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) involves the award of a maintenance cover contract for MapInfo software. This contract is categorized under the services industry and specifically addresses software maintenance and repair, with the procurement undertaken via a direct method below the competition threshold. The contract has been awarded to Mapchester Limited, located in Manchester, with a total value of £12,096 gross. The contract is active from 1st March 2026 until 28th February 2027, with the potential for yearly renewals. The procurement stage is complete, and the legal framework guiding the process is outlined by the UK legislation of 2023/54. Notably, the DHSC maintains its central government role with operations based in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software maintenance, particularly those proficient in managing similar service contracts under central government requirements. Companies that operate within a similar niche, such as Mapchester Limited, an SME with the capability to provide software maintenance and repair services, are well-positioned to engage with such opportunities. The steady nature of this contract, with provisions for yearly renewal, suggests a stable potential income stream and a chance for SMEs to solidify their presence in public sector procurement, enhancing their portfolio and network within the UK government sector.

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Notice Title

MapInfo - MATS Maintenance Cover - 1 year

Notice Description

Due to the finance policy which requires an atamis contract number to raise a PO above PS10k, this is simply a record to facilitate that process but keep on record that we have this service that we renew annually with Mapchester Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028334-2026
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAPCHESTER

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