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title: "Better off Calculator - Policy in Practise"
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# Better off Calculator - Policy in Practise

Buyer: PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-052c0d06-5d49-4915-9336-aecfb4aaebd4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Paradigm Housing Group, located in Wooburn Green, England, awarding a contract for IT services valued at £16,000 to Policy in Practice. This direct award process, classified under CPV code 72000000, is for 12 months of online access and support services. The contract period spans from 21st March 2025 to 20th March 2026, with the award being published on 2nd December 2025. The procurement is in the 'award' stage, with the initial tender period having concluded on 2nd March 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the IT services sector, as Paradigm Housing Group favours suppliers that are regarded as SMEs. Businesses involved in consulting, software development, and Internet support services are particularly well-suited to such contracts. The location in England presents a conducive market for IT firms aiming to expand their presence within the UK public sector. Though the contract has been directly awarded, understanding the procurement needs of organisations like Paradigm Housing can help firms align their offerings for future opportunities.

## Notice

12 months online access for a maximum of 24 users including setup and live messenger

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521fa8c1-8f04-4ac7-88f7-9fceefbe4e8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | WOOBURN GREEN |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP10 0DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor |
| Westminster constituency | Beaconsfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLICY IN PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521fa8c1-8f04-4ac7-88f7-9fceefbe4e8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521fa8c1-8f04-4ac7-88f7-9fceefbe4e8c
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.paradigmhousing.co.uk

## Provenance

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