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24 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited based in London, United Kingdom, specifically for the acquisition of Microsoft Fabric licences. Falling under the IT services category including software package suites, this contract is part of a completed procurement stage with a direct method, ensuring a straightforward vendor selection process below the regulatory threshold without competition. SOFTCAT PLC, located in Marlow, has been designated as the supplier. The contract was signed on 17th June 2026 and is set to expire on 16th June 2027. With the procurement focusing on IT services, it is critical for those in the software or IT consultancy sectors to note these timelines and details for future alignment of similar opportunities.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software development to explore future contracts in sub-central government procurement processes. The direct procurement method selected for this tender by Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited suggests potential for suppliers with proven reliability and compatibility with governmental requirements to engage in non-competitive procurement processes. Companies with substantial experience in handling IT service needs or maintaining existing software infrastructure for public authorities may find such opportunities well-suited for expanding their business operations within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Fabric

Notice Description

Microsoft Fabric licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070357-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

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
£39,726 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN HOUSING TRUST 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
LONDON
Postcode
N14 6PW
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Southgate and Wood Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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