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10 Jul 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by HOUSING 21, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, for the provision of defect management software. The industry category associated with this contract is IT services, and the procurement took place in the region UKG31, Birmingham. The procurement method used was direct, and it was classified as a below threshold procurement without competition. The contract stage is awarded and completed as of 10th July 2026, with the contract signed on 3rd July 2026. The contract duration is from 29th July 2026 and is expected to run until 28th July 2028, with a gross value of GBP 201,514.32.

This tender, awarded to SMARTCRAFT SOFTWARE UK LIMITED, presents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, and software support, to showcase bespoke solutions and services. Organisations with expertise in software solutions for defect management can use this opportunity to leverage their capabilities within the public sector. The lack of competition in this procurement method indicates a potential preference for direct supplier relationships, suggesting that businesses capable of cultivating strong partnerships with buyers like HOUSING 21 could benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Defect management software

Notice Description

Development Appraisal software for HOusing 21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c878
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065135-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,928 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 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
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTCRAFT SOFTWARE

Further Information

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