Award

16 040 Choice based Lettings system

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2017 at 13:29

Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2016 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire Homechoice Partnership, consisting of Cheshire East Council, Peaks & Plains Housing Trust, Plus Dane Housing, and Wulvern Housing, has awarded a contract for the supply and implementation of a Choice Based Lettings (CBL) Solution titled "16 040 Choice based Lettings system." This procurement, categorised under IT services, is located in the North West of England. The contract was awarded on 1st March 2017 and spans from 1st March 2017 to 28th February 2022, following an open procurement method that began with a tender process announced on 9th December 2016. Key improvements from the project include increased efficiency in managing the housing register and enhancements to customer experiences through self-service options and administrative task reductions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT services. Companies with the capability to deliver integrated CBL solutions, particularly those that can streamline housing application processes and enhance user interaction through innovative software, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore their ability to address the efficiency objectives set forth by Cheshire Homechoice, as they may bring valuable agility and fresh perspectives to the project's implementation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16 040 Choice based Lettings system

Notice Description

***This contract has been awarded***The Cheshire Homechoice Partnership (CHC) is procuring a contract for the supply and implementation of an Application, Allocations and Choice Based Lettings (CBL) Solution to enable effective management of the housing register and improve efficiency within the Partner's allocations and new tenancies teams. The objective of the project is to improve the partner's overall performance on void turnaround and the local authority's assessment of applications through process efficiency improvements. Cheshire Homechoice is a Choice Based Lettings partnership of: * Cheshire East Council * Peaks & Plains Housing Trust * Plus Dane Housing * Wulvern Housing In addition to a growing number of sub-partner registered providers. Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by below deadline. Additional information: The required solution will need to: * Improve efficiency through reduction or removal of manual, repetitive administrative tasks such as verification and shortlisting * Replace the pre-tenancy interview with a self-serve online form sent to applicant when an offer is made * Improve the quality and functionality of the customer experience and CBL advert * Provide a system with greater flexibility for implementing policy and procedure changes * Offer customers an applications and allocations system that is fair open and easy to use, with minimum intervention from staff * To deliver housing options advice * To provide a caseload management system for homelessness and homelessness preventions cases * To attract new customers to areas of low demand and to reduce void times for harder to let properties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c6d2497-e195-4345-ab0f-562a5153d7b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec715d07-fb02-4ce4-91e7-b99a8653e97a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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