RUGCON - Lettings Module (Allocations & Lettings System)

RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RUGCON - Lettings Module (Allocations & Lettings System)" has been concluded by Rugby Borough Council, focusing on software package and information systems within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, which involved a direct award, successfully moved to the award stage with an active status as of 11 June 2026. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 1 May 2026 and concluding on 30 April 2029, with the tender period having ended on 28 January 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £127,250 and was published on 19 June 2026.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as it targets the implementation of a system dedicated to managing the allocation of social housing. Businesses specialising in software solutions for the public sector and housing management systems would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. With Rugby Borough Council establishing reliance on efficient digital solutions, there's a significant niche for software firms to engage in public sector contracts tailored to housing and lettings modules.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RUGCON - Lettings Module (Allocations & Lettings System)

Notice Description

Lettings Module (Allocations & Lettings System) - Lettings manages the entire process of allocating Social Housing and other tenure types to applicants on a Choice Based Lettings model. This module helps users assess applications, advertise properties,shortlist, and make offers to applicants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6577819d-de19-4c55-ae9a-59a05fb58dc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68247c4d-d682-4fc9-8c97-06dc7d8c0e27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 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
RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
RUGBY
Postcode
CV21 2RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Benn
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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