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06 Jul 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Homelessness System 2026" was conducted by Wirral Borough Council, focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process falls under the industry category of IT services and involves the delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement has reached the award stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 1st April 2026 and the contract period stretching from 3rd April 2026 to 2nd April 2029. The procurement involved a financial commitment of £33,000 and was awarded through the GCA Framework RM1557.14 G Cloud 14.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to gain substantial contracts with public sector bodies. It is particularly suitable for organisations experienced in software development, consulting, and implementation of IT systems. Although this specific tender was awarded to Locata Housing Services Limited, businesses in the IT sector can look for similar opportunities to collaborate with councils like Wirral Borough Council. Such contracts can lead to significant business growth and enhanced reputation within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Homelessness System 2026

Notice Description

Homelessness System 2026 Additional information: Awarded via GCA Framework RM1557.14 G Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-226e0b24-64c7-473c-9b9d-273a83acfd3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8f7248-6013-4304-b4ea-046f58760580
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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)

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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