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06 Jul 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a Proactis S2C license and support services. This contract, identified by ocid ocds-h6vhtk-06c46c and awarded to LAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS & CONSULTANCY LTD, involves system and support services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKF, UKG, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a total value of £97,276.80, as confirmed by the signing date of 17th June 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for growth in service-oriented businesses that specialise in system and support services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as LAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS & CONSULTANCY LTD. Companies that offer efficient software solutions and technical support in line with public sector requirements could find valuable prospects in similar future tenders. Additionally, businesses located in or serving the specified UK regions may benefit from developing long-term strategic partnerships with public authorities like Southern Housing for sustainable business development.

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Notice Title

Proactis S2C license 26-28

Notice Description

To provide S2C licence and support for a term of two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c46c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,276 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1M 5LA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS & CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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