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title: "Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation"
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# Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation

Buyer: SOUTHERN HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-472802e8-f3ea-44c4-88c8-216f2fd53c3d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation" involves SOUTHERN HOUSING as the contracting authority, located in London. This contract falls under the "Software maintenance and repair services" industry category, with services required in both London and South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, concluding with the award of the contract to ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED. The contract, with a value of £102,128.15, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, and was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically being a single tender action below the threshold. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the award being made on 3rd February 2025.

This procurement presents valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software maintenance services, particularly SMEs, given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that can provide comprehensive support and repair services in software will find this contract appealing. The direct procurement method suggests that this is a chance for businesses with robust capabilities and existing relationships with procurement authorities to secure business without the complexity of a competitive tender process. Such opportunities are ideal for smaller, agile firms like ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED, who can effectively address the requirements of clients like SOUTHERN HOUSING.

## Notice

Support and Maintenance of Apex - Variation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2cbb7-49ce-46b6-b5cb-0bfe058427c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,128 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN HOUSING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWANWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2cbb7-49ce-46b6-b5cb-0bfe058427c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1d2cbb7-49ce-46b6-b5cb-0bfe058427c6
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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