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Provision of Housing Management System

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Housing Management System" was conducted by Warrington Borough Council, culminating in the award stage. This contract, situated in England, falls under the services category, specifically targeting software support services. The project involves the supply, implementation, hosting, support, and maintenance of a housing management software system. The procurement method was a direct award, with a contract period from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2028. The council, headquartered at Town Hall, Sankey Street, Warrington, was responsible for overseeing the process, with key dates including the award on 6th October 2025 and subsequent publication on 30th October 2025.

This tender showcases significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in software development and support services, particularly SMEs, as emphasized by its focus on software-related deliverables. The direct award to Locata Housing Services Limited highlights the potential for smaller enterprises to secure governmental contracts. Companies experienced in software supply, implementation, and maintenance would find this contract particularly beneficial in harnessing governmental partnership to enhance their market presence and expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Housing Management System

Notice Description

Provision of housing management software including supply of software, hosting, support and maintenance services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f255d6c9-32fa-4f2c-8f3a-602ee94eef18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a65e5b-9682-480c-804c-f674a59ff2e3
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

72261000 - Software support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2028 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
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
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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