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MRI OPENHousing

ADVANCE HOUSING AND SUPPORT LTD

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30 Apr 2026 at 06:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "MRI OPENHousing" is overseen by ADVANCE HOUSING AND SUPPORT LTD, located in Witney, United Kingdom. Classified under the "Software package and information systems" category, this tender involves the procurement of goods with a specific focus on software. The contracting process, completed on 30th April 2026, primarily targets regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This award stage procurement falls under a limited method, conducted without prior publication due to technical reasons being the sole supplier situation. The contract, valued at £207,780, was signed on 31st March 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale suppliers in the software industry, particularly those specialising in housing and community amenities. While the contract was a direct award to MRI Software Ltd due to technical exclusivity, similar businesses could benefit from understanding the procurement nuances such as framework agreements and the rationale behind direct awards. Insight into the procurement method may aid companies in strategising future bids where technical specifications align with their offerings. Collaboration or subcontracting opportunities may arise from understanding buyer needs and developing unique propositions tailored to specialised software requirements in expansive localities.

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Notice Title

MRI OPENHousing

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract under the Framework Contract

Procurement Information

Sole supplier of the software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039566-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£207,780 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVANCE HOUSING AND SUPPORT LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 6FH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney Central
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE LITD

Further Information

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