Award

Social Housing Management Software for Great Yarmouth Borough Council

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 23:45

Summary of the contracting process

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has awarded a contract for its Social Housing Management Software, with Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council acting as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under industry-specific software and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process involved a direct award call-off via the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework, indicating a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £143,400, was awarded on the 8th of March 2026, and it spans until the 9th of March 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in software services for public sector applications. Locata (Housing Services) Ltd, known for its proficiency in housing software solutions, has successfully secured the award. SMEs in the tech industry that focus on creating scalable and adaptable software packages would find this project well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to leverage public sector procurement frameworks for expansion. The use of a call-off from a framework agreement highlights the council's strategic approach to procuring cutting-edge technology, opening avenues for businesses to capitalize on government-led digital advancement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Social Housing Management Software for Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice only for Great Yarmouth Borough Council. This is a Direct Award Call Off via CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice only for Great Yarmouth Borough Council. This is a Direct Award Call Off via CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4c5e487-ef5d-4e62-8915-8d0c794a6901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff417fc3-fd11-4fd5-a27d-9abe0a673005
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 3-4 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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