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GB-Burton upon Trent: Provision of Housing Allocations and Lettings (CBL) System

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by BIP Solutions Limited involves the provision of a Housing Allocations and Lettings System, specifically a cloud-hosted Choice Based Lettings (CBL) system. This tender, classified under the industry category of IT services, covers a range of services, including an online housing application portal, a public-facing website, back-office administration, and ongoing support. The project is located in Burton upon Trent, West Midlands, UK. The procurement process is in the award stage, with Locata Housing Services Ltd being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £104,250, commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2029. The purchasing was done under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework with the contract awarded through a direct award after evaluating three bidders.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cloud-based systems and IT services, particularly those skilled in developing housing allocation solutions. Large-scale businesses like those with the capability to deploy complex IT infrastructure and provide continuous maintenance and support would be well-suited to engage in such contracts. Although the procurement favours large enterprises, it includes considerations for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), opening potential avenues for social-driven organisations to secure contracts within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Burton upon Trent: Provision of Housing Allocations and Lettings (CBL) System

Notice Description

The Provision, implementation and ongoing support of a cloud-hosted Choice Based Lettings (CBL) Housing Allocations System, including: *Online housing application portal *Public facing website *Back-office administration system *Reporting and performance management tools *Implementation and configuration services *Ongoing hosting, maintenance and support The contract is awarded by direct award under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework. Additional information: Following an evaluation of three bidders through the G Cloud 14 Framework, Locata was selected as our provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d8fb0c2-b56e-4301-8792-e79259120f67
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Disclosed
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£104,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20266 days 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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