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Aareon Support & Maintenance Agreement

TORUS62 LIMITED

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30 Jun 2026 at 13:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by TORUS62 LIMITED, involves the direct award of a contract for the support and maintenance of Aareon's QLF and QL management systems. This contract, titled "Aareon Support & Maintenance Agreement," falls under the services category, specifically systems support services, and is set in the region of Merseyside, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete as of 30th June 2026. The contract is based on the urgency rationale under the UK Procurement Act 2023, necessitating a rapid award due to critical business operations requirements. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st October 2026, with the potential for renewal up to 30th September 2030, and a scheduled future signature date by 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those experienced in finance and housing management systems. AAREON UK LIMITED, being a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the type of supplier suitable for such a contract. The direct award method signifies a strategic opportunity for businesses capable of responding quickly to urgent procurement needs. Companies in the tech industry, specifically those offering robust IT support services, would benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, enabling them to expand their customer base and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aareon Support & Maintenance Agreement

Notice Description

The contract is for the Support & Maintenance of Aareon's QLF and QL management systems

Procurement Information

Torus is directly awarding a contract under Section 41 Procurement Act 2023 ("PA 23") because it is satisfied that the "urgency" direct award justification under Schedule 5(13) PA 23 applies for the following reasons. The contract is for the support and maintenance of a finance and housing management system which is critical to Torus' day to day business operations. Due to a contract termination following a procurement process, Torus urgently requires an interim contract for support and maintenance whilst its requirements are reprocured.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c04c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061321-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£912,828 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS62 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
ST. HELENS, MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAREON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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