Award

Further provision of Selective Licensing Solution and HMO Licensing

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has reached the award stage for the project titled "Further provision of Selective Licensing Solution and HMO Licensing". This initiative falls under the industry category of compliance and license management software. The purpose is to maintain the web-based solution for managing Selective Licensing Scheme applications, located in Southend-on-Sea, England, with a contract period from October 25, 2025, to October 24, 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including an award date of 13 October 2025. The total contract value is £102,000.

This tender provides a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance software and accommodation management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this particularly advantageous due to the selective procurement method that suits their scale. Companies experienced in digital solutions for governmental licensing processes will have a competitive edge. The partnership with established entities like Metastreet Limited, the awarded supplier, underscores the demand for expertise in providing and managing software solutions for municipal applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further provision of Selective Licensing Solution and HMO Licensing

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to continue usage of the web-based solution to process and manage the Selective Licencing Scheme applications (currently provided by Metastreet). The solution will enable landlords to submit and pay for licences and manage their own process. The solution will enable officers to undertake a sequential system of licence evaluation and issue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e01cc309-7018-4a94-bff5-592e42426233
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6641e0ac-cf3f-4c26-8c8c-82b127f03e2c
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48218000 - License management software package

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METASTREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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