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AT1384 - Consultancy services for Cx Housing project

LUTON COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement of consultancy services for their Cx Housing project, aimed at implementing a Housing Management System to improve housing services. The project falls within the software programming and consultancy services category and is situated in England, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated via a direct award method and was concluded on 28th March 2025. The project officially began on 3rd April 2025, with planned completion by 2nd April 2026, featuring an overall budget of £300,000 GBP. The awarded supplier for this contract is Gravitas Recruitment Group.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software programming and consultancy services. The project entails implementing an efficient system for managing housing stock, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing estate management, which can drive operational efficiencies and improve service delivery. Businesses with expertise in housing management systems and software implementation will find this project highly suitable, offering a chance to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

AT1384 - Consultancy services for Cx Housing project

Notice Description

Luton are seeking specialist resource to implement a Housing Management System that will be a tool to deliver Housing services to our customers, enabling efficient management of Housing stock including safety compliance and maintaining decent homes; driving efficiencies and supporting those most in need with Housing provision and effective rent management; and improving the environment of our customers with comprehensive estate management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2919f4ca-4b5d-47df-9ce4-6339297f7412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 3 Apr 2026 1-2 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7743164683

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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