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Homes England - Internal Communications Platform

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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27 Nov 2024 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Homes England - Internal Communications Platform" has been procured by Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency), located at The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a direct award procurement method. The procurement process is at the award stage, and the contract, valued at £84,000, was awarded on 6th May 2024 to E-SEARCH DAC t/a Poppulo. The contract period will commence on 7th May 2024 and conclude on 1st May 2028, delivering the service within England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in IT consulting and software development. Companies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, engaged in providing comprehensive internal communication solutions can benefit from this contract by enhancing their portfolio and credibility within the public sector. The awarded contract demonstrates the potential for similar future tenders, making it attractive for IT services firms seeking to expand their engagement with government agencies. Businesses adept in delivering robust and scalable communication platforms are well-positioned to compete and succeed in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Internal Communications Platform

Notice Description

Poppulo omnichannel employee communications platform via CCS GCloud.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3603e106-c8aa-4391-9e92-3f7814c41acd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20592568-39d7-4f2e-8408-224b29f0cda8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2024 - 1 May 2028 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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E-SEARCH DAC T/A POPPULO

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