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BT1867 Housing Advice and Homeless Case Management System

LUTON COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed public procurement process, Luton Council sought suppliers for the provision of a Housing Advice and Homeless Case Management System, within the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with Locata Housing Services Limited designated as the supplier. Situated in Luton, United Kingdom, Luton Council operates as the buying organisation with Kasia Kosciuszko as the point of contact. The award status was recorded as active on 25 February 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2029. This procurement has surpassed key deadlines with the tender period ending on 11 February 2026.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the software and information systems industry, particularly those capable of delivering services related to housing advice and management systems. Luton Council's direct procurement method simplifies the engagement process, granting well-suited businesses a remarkable opportunity to collaborate with a local government authority. Companies specialising in developing robust, user-friendly management systems, and looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, would find this tender especially advantageous. As the procurement has been awarded to Locata Housing Services Limited, businesses in similar niches can explore forthcoming opportunities or potential partnerships arising from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1867 Housing Advice and Homeless Case Management System

Notice Description

Housing Advice and Homeless Case Management System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d319298-86a0-4e9c-b377-8a53dfd6279c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31bdf95-5d29-4e91-bbfa-5cf494d24eac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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