Recurring Professional Services · UK public procurement notice

ScopeScope

Description

GSA requires ongoing consultancy, professional services, and system training from MRI Software Limited. The total contract value is £165,240 (inclusive of VAT) over a two-year term. GSA will purchase service credits in advance and draw down against these credits as consultancy, professional services, and training support are required.

Contract 1

Supplier

MRI SOFTWARE LIMITED

Contract value

£137,700 excluding VAT

£165,240 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

24 July 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028

2 years

Main procurement category

Services

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Any requirement for additional service credits during the contract period will be subject to the relevant procurement thresholds and governance requirements not being exceeded.

CPV classifications

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

ParticipationParticipation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Other informationOther information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

ProcedureProcedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

Single supplier - technical reasons

MRI Software Limited is the sole supplier capable of providing these services, as it owns and supports the wider MRI software ecosystem used by GSA. The company possesses the specialist technical expertise, system knowledge, integration capability and intellectual property rights necessary to deliver the required consultancy, professional services and training.

The services are intrinsically linked to MRI's proprietary software solutions and require detailed knowledge of system configuration, functionality, ongoing product developments and existing integrations within GSA's technology estate. This expertise cannot be readily or cost-effectively replicated by a third-party provider without introducing significant risks to service delivery, system performance, programme timelines and business continuity.

Consequently, MRI Software Limited is considered the only supplier capable of delivering these services to the required standard and within the required timescales, making a direct award the most appropriate procurement route. The Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TEPAS2) Framework (RM6098) was explored as a potential procurement route for this requirement.