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ESPH643 HBC ES Home Move Partnership

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Nov 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "ESPH643 HBC ES Home Move Partnership," aimed at acquiring a comprehensive cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness, and Choice-Based Lettings ICT Platform. Conducted under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, this tender falls within the software package and information systems category, with an additional classification in housing services. The procurement, using a selective method through a framework call-off, has been awarded to Locata (Housing Services) Limited. This contract, valued at £152,500, is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with activities based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT solutions for housing services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated, cloud-based platforms. Since Locata has been identified as the preferred supplier due to their capability in covering the complete range of services required, similar technology firms with large-scale operations might compete effectively in this or future similar tenders. SMEs interested in framework agreements should consider positioning themselves strategically for potential subcontracting opportunities or for fulfilling specific service niches within such comprehensive contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH643 HBC ES Home Move Partnership

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council is seeking to procure a fully integrated, cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness, and Choice-Based Lettings ICT Platform. The solution must meet key operational requirements as outlined in the updated Specification. This procurement is conducted under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Following a comprehensive market review, Locata (Housing Services) Limited has been identified as the preferred supplier. Locata offers a single contract that encompasses the full scope of services required by the Council. Due to the specialised nature of this market, there are limited suppliers capable of delivering the complete range of services specified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754af181-cd86-4838-b063-5382fc808f21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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