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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Accounting Software Supply & Support, Inc. hosting environment" has been completed by Wilton Park, a central government public authority located at Wiston House, Steyning, United Kingdom. The procurement fell under the services category, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This was executed under a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st April 2026 and its completion by 31st March 2027. The process stage tag includes 'award' and 'contract'.

This procurement presents a business opportunity, primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting software and IT services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive support for platforms like Sage 200 and hosting environments using RDF, Duo, or Azure servers would greatly benefit. The contract, valued at £13,186.42 net of VAT, involves a level of cumulative spending, which may appeal to those offering bundled or integrated IT service solutions. The contract was awarded to Thinc, an SME based in Sale, indicating a preference for leveraging the agility and specialisation of smaller firms for government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Accounting Software Supply & Support, Inc. hosting environment

Notice Description

Accounting Software Supply & Support, including hosting environment - Sage 200 - RDF, Duo, Azure server (cumulative spend).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071259-2026
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
£13,186 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WILTON PARK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STEYNING
Postcode
BN44 3DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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