Award

ESPH643 RDC ES Home move Partnership

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 14:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council has conducted a public procurement process under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement for an integrated cloud-based ICT Platform dedicated to Housing Options, Homelessness, and Choice-Based Lettings. This procurement, identified with the title "ESPH643 RDC ES Home move Partnership," falls within the industry-specific software package category, with a classification under CPV code 48100000. After a thorough market review, the award was made to Locata (Housing Services) Limited on 1st July 2025, with the contract valued at £152,500. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering a comprehensive suite of housing services technology. The selective procurement method highlights the Council's preference for experienced suppliers, indicating that businesses with a proven track record in this niche sector could find fertile ground for partnership and growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialisation in public sector housing ICT solutions are particularly well-placed to leverage such opportunities for expansion.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH643 RDC ES Home move Partnership

Notice Description

Rother District Council is seeking to procure a fully integrated, cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness, and Choice-Based Lettings ICT Platform. The solution must meet key operational requirements as outlined in the updated Specification. This procurement is conducted under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Following a comprehensive market review, Locata (Housing Services) Limited has been identified as the preferred supplier. Locata offers a single contract that encompasses the full scope of services required by the Council. Due to the specialised nature of this market, there are limited suppliers capable of delivering the complete range of services specified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0c3257f-a683-42de-82e9-f1bf1d7b998e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e207c2b-2f0b-4544-b78d-7a1cfd32d061
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
ROTHER DISTRICT 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
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c0c3257f-a683-42de-82e9-f1bf1d7b998e-2025-11-24T14:35:33Z",
    "date": "2025-11-24T14:35:33Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c0c3257f-a683-42de-82e9-f1bf1d7b998e",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "RDC - 015912",
        "title": "ESPH643 RDC ES Home move Partnership",
        "description": "Rother District Council is seeking to procure a fully integrated, cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness, and Choice-Based Lettings ICT Platform. The solution must meet key operational requirements as outlined in the updated Specification. This procurement is conducted under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Following a comprehensive market review, Locata (Housing Services) Limited has been identified as the preferred supplier. Locata offers a single contract that encompasses the full scope of services required by the Council. Due to the specialised nature of this market, there are limited suppliers capable of delivering the complete range of services specified.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48100000",
            "description": "Industry specific software package"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "75123000",
                "description": "Administrative housing services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 152500,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-06-11T18:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2028-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-LAE-ROH",
            "name": "Rother District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rother District Council",
                "scheme": "GB-LAE",
                "id": "ROH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Town Hall, London Road",
                "locality": "BEXHILL-ON-SEA",
                "postalCode": "TN393JX",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "esph@wealden.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04419315",
            "name": "LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES) LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "04419315"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Jubilee House, 7-9 The Oaks, RUISLIP, Middlesex, HA47LF, UK"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-LAE-ROH",
        "name": "Rother District Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c0c3257f-a683-42de-82e9-f1bf1d7b998e-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-11-24T14:35:33Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 152500,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04419315",
                    "name": "LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e207c2b-2f0b-4544-b78d-7a1cfd32d061",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-24T14:35:33Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}