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Provision of software support to utilise real asset management software

Western Health & Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Jul 2026 at 15:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Jun 2026 at 13:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Jun 2026 at 13:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Western Health & Social Care Trust has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of software support to utilise real asset management software. The central government public authority based in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, awarded the contract to MRI Software Limited of London. This contract falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, and was awarded through a direct method due to MRI Software’s ownership of the intellectual property rights and exclusive capability to provide the required support. The contract period spans from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with a total contract value of £21,258.12 GBP, including VAT.

The procurement creates opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in consulting and software support, to benchmark against MRI SOFTWARE's capabilities and explore similar direct procurement opportunities where specialised expertise and intellectual property rights play a crucial role. Small and medium-sized enterprises, given their agility and ability to offer niche solutions, particularly in highly technical fields, could replicate MRI Software's model to secure direct award contracts with public authorities. Businesses in the IT sector focused on developing proprietary solutions with the scope for exclusive servicing could find substantial business growth opportunities in similar public procurement settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of software support to utilise real asset management software

Notice Description

The provision of software support to utilise real asset management software.

Procurement Information

MRI Software being the owner of the Intellectual Property Rights and all Copyright for the real asset management software. It is the only authorised provider of Real Asset Management support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065301-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£17,715 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Western Health & Social Care Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT47 6SB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Kilfennan
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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