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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Integrated Housing Management System: Configuration Consultancy. The procurement was conducted via a direct award, classified under the IT services category (CPV: 72000000), valued at £529,920. The process concluded with an award to Gravitas Recruitment Group LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The procurement took place in England, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1 June 2026 to 31 December 2027. The award was finalised on 24 May 2026 and officially published on 9 July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and digital support to expand their ventures within the public sector. The direct award to a small to medium-sized enterprise underlines Hackney's support for such businesses, offering a level playing field for emerging companies in the IT sector. Enterprises skilled in delivering comprehensive consultancy for housing management systems will find this contract particularly advantageous, providing a significant springboard for business growth and public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Integrated Housing Management System: Configuration Consultancy

Notice Description

Integrated Housing Management System: Configuration Consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67e3b160-ff9b-4a11-b43c-a49e301a53e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329754a3-d446-4cb1-81c6-033db9917b0c
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£529,920 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£529,920 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
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
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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