---
title: "Defect management software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c878"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOUSING 21"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Defect management software

Buyer: HOUSING 21  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c878

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by HOUSING 21, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, for the provision of defect management software. The industry category associated with this contract is IT services, and the procurement took place in the region UKG31, Birmingham. The procurement method used was direct, and it was classified as a below threshold procurement without competition. The contract stage is awarded and completed as of 10th July 2026, with the contract signed on 3rd July 2026. The contract duration is from 29th July 2026 and is expected to run until 28th July 2028, with a gross value of GBP 201,514.32.

This tender, awarded to SMARTCRAFT SOFTWARE UK LIMITED, presents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, and software support, to showcase bespoke solutions and services. Organisations with expertise in software solutions for defect management can use this opportunity to leverage their capabilities within the public sector. The lack of competition in this procurement method indicates a potential preference for direct supplier relationships, suggesting that businesses capable of cultivating strong partnerships with buyers like HOUSING 21 could benefit from similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Development Appraisal software for HOusing 21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065135-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £167,928 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSING 21 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B16 8TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065135-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065135-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.housing21.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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