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Call-off contract LocataPro Lettings & HPA2 Systems for North Herts Council

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Hertfordshire District Council involved awarding a call-off contract for the LocataPro Lettings & HPA2 systems. This contract, valued at £95,820.83, falls under the industry category of 'Database systems' and was facilitated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With the tender stage now complete, the award was announced on 27 August 2025. The contract period spans from 1 August 2025 to 31 December 2027, and services these systems in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs operating in the realms of database systems and housing services. Businesses with expertise in choice-based lettings and homelessness prevention and advice systems would find this contract particularly fitting due to the specific requirements of the systems involved. Locata (Housing Services) Limited, an SME itself, was the successful supplier, highlighting the council's recognition and support of small-scale enterprises in delivering specialised services.

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Notice Title

Call-off contract LocataPro Lettings & HPA2 Systems for North Herts Council

Notice Description

Prevention and ongoing support of the Lettings module (choice based lettings) Housing Register and Allocations system) & HPA2 module (homelessness, prevention and advice system)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27edf650-31a0-4f7f-ae52-104f606e882b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd54fd46-b7ae-47aa-a05a-d3d4a67ca40a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,820 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tiranan Straughan
Contact Email
tiranan.straughan@north-herts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01462474842

Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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