Planning

Request For Information (RFI) IT solution to carry out core housing register functions

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Oct 2017 at 17:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an IT solution aimed at managing core housing register functions. The title of this Request For Information (RFI) underscores the council's focus on finding a suitable system that fosters collaboration between local authorities and registered housing providers. The RFI is set to engage vendors until 12 noon on 6th November 2017, with an engagement end date specified for 23rd February 2018. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with activities primarily located within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in developing software for housing management systems. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient tools to enhance the housing allocation process will find this RFI particularly relevant. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the E tender Portal to respond to this opportunity, which is structured to support the eventual design and implementation of a comprehensive IT system for Herefordshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request For Information (RFI) IT solution to carry out core housing register functions

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is issuing this Request for Information for the purpose of establishing whether there is an established IT solution available to carry out core housing register functions and nominations that provides support to enable joint working between a local authority and registered providers outside a choice based lettings agreement. The overall purpose is the design and implementation of a solution to support the process by which applicants to Herefordshire Council's Housing Register secure accommodation from housing providers, in accordance with the agreed allocation policy and individual nomination agreements. Information provided will assist the council in finalising the requirements of the solution and approach to the market. If you are interested in responding to this RFI please complete the questionnaire which can be downloaded via our E tender Portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk , register and search under Herefordshire Council to locate and respond to the opportunity. Thank you. Additional information: Please register on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search for the RFI under Herefordshire Council. Once located please download and complete the attached questionnaire and re submit it to us via the opportunity. Please not the RFI will close at 12 noon on 6th Nov 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b732cd-5bb7-47f5-aed2-b882eb66ddae
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Cage
Contact Email
mark.cage@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432383605

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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