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14 Jul 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Development Appraisal software" was initiated by Housing 21, a public authority in the central government sector, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract status as complete. The procurement method used was limited competition, specifically below the threshold. The relevant industry category is services, specifically development software development services, delivered in the UKG31 region. The contract was awarded to Shelton Development Services Limited, with the contract period starting on 4th July 2026 and ending on 3rd July 2028. The gross value of the contract is GBP 197,062.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software development services suited to public authority sectors, like Housing 21. The use of a limited competition procurement method suggests a focus on specialist service providers, making it a lucrative opportunity for small to medium enterprises capable of delivering tailored technology solutions. Companies with expertise in development software, looking to expand their market presence in the public sector, may find this contract advantageous for establishing and strengthening relationships with central government clients.

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Notice Title

Development Appraisal software

Notice Description

Development Appraisal software at Housing 21.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065958-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72212983 - Development software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,219 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SHELTON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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