Planning

Soft Market Testing for Social Housing Management Solution

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 09:45

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 09:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Aug 2024 at 09:11

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Aug 2024 at 09:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2024 at 18:28

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Soft Market Testing for Social Housing Management Solution," which falls under the industry category of Database Management Systems (CPV code: 48612000). The procurement process aims to find innovative solutions for managing social housing involving allocations, lettings, rents, repairs, and maintenance. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 27th August 2024. The procurement process includes early engagement notices and technical specifications documents that have been made available for interested parties. Delivery is expected in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in database management systems, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to collaborate with the local council and innovate in the social housing sector. Participation can lead to substantial business growth through strengthening industry relationships and showcasing advanced solutions. Businesses proficient in advanced database technologies and housing management will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, offering a chance to significantly enhance their industry credentials and expand their service portfolio. Interested organisations should review the attached documents and submit their completed forms to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing for Social Housing Management Solution

Notice Description

WNC is inviting the industry to innovate and collaborate on a housing management solution to enable our capabilities related to allocations, lettings, rents, repairs, and the maintenance of our properties among other core housing functions. Interested organisations should read the attached soft market testing document, complete and return to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk no later than 17:00 on Tuesday 27th August 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22c12dfd-c723-420f-954a-ede51be25ae6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec4357b6-c876-40c4-86ee-f0440e475dd8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48612000 - Database-management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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