This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has completed the procurement process for the ESPH799 NB WDC LocataPro Lettings & HPA2 Systems, seeking a fully integrated, cloud-based solution for housing options, homelessness, and choice-based lettings. The procurement covered services under the software package and information systems category, with a contract valued at £88,725. The main contract period is from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029, and it will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award to Locata (Housing Services) Limited was made on 31 July 2026 through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and ICT solutions tailored to housing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, especially those experienced in developing cloud-based platforms for local councils and public sector organisations. Collaborating with the councils involved, such as Wealden, Hastings Borough Council, and Rother District Council, could lead to additional opportunities for growth and innovation in the housing services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ESPH799 NB WDC LocataPro Lettings & HPA2 Systems

Notice Description

Wealden District Council are requiring a fully integrated, cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness and Choice Based Lettings ICT Platform solution to meet key operational requirements based on one updated Specification. Locata (Housing Services) Limited was identified as the preferred supplier based on shortlisted research result, and as they provide in one Contract the whole scope of services required by the WDC, HBC and RDC Councils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5be551d-df76-4050-ae54-f73d49a06bf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b8efea-9dfd-4e00-9d68-b241f8bdef5a
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
WEALDEN 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
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
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
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

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

JSON Markdown

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-d5be551d-df76-4050-ae54-f73d49a06bf9-2026-08-05T15:03:51+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-05T15:03:51+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d5be551d-df76-4050-ae54-f73d49a06bf9",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "WDC - 0000280",
        "title": "ESPH799 NB WDC LocataPro Lettings & HPA2 Systems",
        "description": "Wealden District Council are requiring a fully integrated, cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness and Choice Based Lettings ICT Platform solution to meet key operational requirements based on one updated Specification. Locata (Housing Services) Limited was identified as the preferred supplier based on shortlisted research result, and as they provide in one Contract the whole scope of services required by the WDC, HBC and RDC Councils.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "70333000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Housing services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 88725,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-24T18:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-LAE-WEA",
            "name": "Wealden District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Wealden District Council",
                "scheme": "GB-LAE",
                "id": "WEA"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Vicarage Lane",
                "locality": "Hailsham",
                "postalCode": "BN272AX",
                "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": "Locata (Housing Services) Limited 3 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8YZ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-LAE-WEA",
        "name": "Wealden District Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d5be551d-df76-4050-ae54-f73d49a06bf9-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-07-31T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-08-05T15:03:51+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 88725,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04419315",
                    "name": "LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b8efea-9dfd-4e00-9d68-b241f8bdef5a",
                    "datePublished": "2026-08-05T15:03:51+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}