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10 Jun 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Middlesbrough, has awarded a contract under the title "Invoice Scanning Module (PIA)" to MRI Software Limited. The procurement process, which was initiated as a direct award via an external framework (TEPAS Framework (CCS) RM6098), is classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 27th April 2028, with a total contract value of £290,756.23. This procurement pertained to the goods category and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKE, among others. The procurement stage is now at the award and contract execution phase, as the contract was marked active on 10th June 2026.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those that offer invoice scanning technology. Firms with expertise in providing software packages to public authorities could find similar opportunities through frameworks like TEPAS. Although this specific contract was obtained through a direct award, smaller businesses focusing on software and information systems might consider pursuing partnerships or capabilities that align with framework contracts to position themselves favourably for future tenders. Moreover, the extended geographical delivery scope offers extensive reach, promising the potential for business growth and a strengthened presence across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Invoice Scanning Module (PIA)

Notice Description

Direct Award via External Framework (TEPAS Framework (CCS) RM6098)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054614-2026
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
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
£242,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

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