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Defect Management Platform SaaS

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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30 Apr 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Defect Management Platform SaaS" has been completed by the buyer, Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority operating from Bradford, United Kingdom. The contract, referenced as C7296, was awarded on 30th April 2026, and it falls under the goods category. It was conducted using a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown." The contract is delivered by SMARTCRAFT SOFTWARE UK LIMITED, a supplier located in Houghton Le Spring. This project is of significance to the software industry, particularly in the category of document creation and productivity software, and will span from 25th January 2026 until 24th January 2027, with a gross value of £66,650.40.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering solutions as Software as a Service (SaaS). Companies experienced in managing and providing defect management platforms and productivity software solutions are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on delivering effective and scalable technological improvements for defect management could leverage such contracts for business expansion, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Title

Defect Management Platform SaaS

Notice Description

The provision of a Defect Management Platform - SaaS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2026 - 24 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
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTCRAFT SOFTWARE

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