Award

Configuration Specialist for Fire Safety Works and the Communication Suite

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM

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02 Apr 2026 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham successfully completed the procurement process for a Configuration Specialist to address Fire Safety Works, with the award taking place on 1st May 2024. The procurement, categorised under Software Consultancy Services, was conducted via a competitive quotation method below threshold, aimed at securing a specialist to develop a detailed model within NEC Housing from May to July 2024. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with a contract valued at £42,250 GBP, and services limited to the London area. This initiative seeks to transition the current spreadsheet-based operations to a more efficient system.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in developing housing configuration solutions and letter conversion systems. With a duration from May to July 2024, businesses capable of adapting and implementing such systems within a short timeframe are well-suited to compete. By fostering improved operational efficiencies, the tender could enable SMEs to enhance their market presence and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Gravitas Recruitment Group Limited has been identified as the successful supplier, indicating the value of established experience and resource capability in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Configuration Specialist for Fire Safety Works and the Communication Suite

Notice Description

The contract is to supply a configuration specialist to develop a solution for the Fire Safety Works team, which operates at the moment largely from spreadsheets. The contractor will develop a detailed model of how the service could work in NEC Housing. Between May and July 2024, a new system will be designed in detail and implementation will start. The specialist is also responsible for the conversion of H&F's Housing letters to a new more resident friendly version within NEC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7adab60b-f944-42f1-bfdc-bbf582bfd392
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0c179e-d823-4bda-90f7-fc71cb5f6378
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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