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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Midland Heart seeks to establish a Housing Service Charge and Rent Setting System. As a public undertaking based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Midland Heart is in the tender phase of this procurement, using a competitive flexible procedure. This falls under the goods category and invites tenders for industry-specific software packages. The procurement stage involves several key dates, with the expression of interest deadline set for 24th August 2026. Suppliers are required to engage through the Midland Heart Atamis Portal in the English language. The contract, valued at up to £1,750,000, is planned to commence on 1st September 2027, with potential renewal extending up to 31st October 2037.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing industry-specific software packages and information systems. Companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions stand to benefit from the process. The procedure includes stages like Supplier Presentations and Specification Refinement via Supplier Discussions, which can be particularly advantageous for SMEs, as they are noted as suitable participants. The split between commercial and quality evaluation criteria encourages a balanced focus on price and quality, presenting an ideal growth opportunity for businesses capable of capitalising on value-driven service delivery in the competitive public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Housing Service Charge and Rent Setting System

Notice Description

Provision of Service Charge and Rent Setting System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070578-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,458,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,458,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLAND HEART
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
B15 1LZ
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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