Award

Software solution to provide a lettings function - Homeswapper

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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Award

07 May 2026 at 13:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a software solution to provide a lettings function, titled "HomeSwapper," was carried out by Citizen Housing Group Limited. This tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process reached the 'Award' stage on 1 November 2025, with the award notice published on 7 May 2026. The contract commenced on 2 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 1 November 2029. Utilizing a selective procurement method, the contract was a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £68,000. The successful supplier chosen was MRI Software Limited.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing innovative software solutions, particularly those offering cloud-based, mobile-responsive platforms with advanced functionalities such as tenant registration, home searching, and a suite of admin tools. Small and medium enterprises may find this type of contract advantageous, given the emphasis on accessibility and technological integration in housing management. Businesses capable of delivering tailored software services that enhance tenant experience and support property management operations will be well-suited to compete in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software solution to provide a lettings function - Homeswapper

Notice Description

HomeSwapper, a cloud-based mutual exchange solution designed to help tenants find a home swap. Provides tenants with the tools to arrange theirown swaps (including MultiSwaps). Reduces void times and costs.Landlords access a suite of admin and reporting tools in their back-office environment. Agora Insights data warehouse reporting. Features Easy to use mobile-responsive website Simple tenant registration process Automatic notifications for matching home swaps Advanced home searching Private messaging tool for tenants to communicate with each other Multiswap builder for creating 3+ way exchanges Professional looking home adverts including local information, e.g.schools/transport Dashboards and reporting suite for your organisation Overcrowding and underoccupancy matching and reporting Advertise your hard to let properties on HomeSwapper

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579b00a4-73c3-4218-97c0-09bf54387c7e
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2029 4-5 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
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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