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title: "MRI Horizon (con_11509)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78597ce6-eb4b-425d-a3e0-c9b37348a024"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-09-08"
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# MRI Horizon (con_11509)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78597ce6-eb4b-425d-a3e0-c9b37348a024

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "MRI Horizon" was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on software licensing costs within the information systems industry. The project took place in England and utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28 December 2020, while the contract was awarded on 4 January 2021, covering a duration until 4 January 2023. The total contract value was £98,840.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software development and licensing. Businesses that specialise in software packages and information systems, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Department for Education and understanding its procurement practices could foster growth within this sector.

## Notice

Software Licensing Costs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bea0705-662e-4028-bed5-8b301a691919 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 4 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,840 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MRI SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bea0705-662e-4028-bed5-8b301a691919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bea0705-662e-4028-bed5-8b301a691919
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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