Award

Pioneer Group Housing Management System and Support Services

THE PIONEER HOUSING AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited, located in Birmingham, has completed its public procurement process for a new Housing Management System and Support Services under procurement reference T104/2024. This award stage contract focuses on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with Rubixx Solutions Limited being the successful bidder. The contract, labelled under the industry CPV code 72000000, proposes an open procurement method with an expected maximum term of 10 years, initially set for 5 years with potential extensions. The process started with a tender period ending on 26th August 2024, aiming to replace the existing systems and introduce enhanced CRM functionalities. The expected contract value is approximately £1,500,000 over the term, adjusted for market conditions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in systems integration, software development, and CRM solutions. Companies skilled in migrating legacy systems and enhancing data quality through improved integration will find this project a promising venture. Engaging in such a tender can not only expand a company's portfolio in enterprise-level service offerings but also cement collaborations with a prominent housing and community group in the UK. With the opportunity to negotiate potentially lucrative extensions, this contract could serve as a significant growth vector for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pioneer Group Housing Management System and Support Services

Notice Description

Pioneer are seeking to replace the Housing Management System (HMS), Asset Management System (AMS) and Finance system as well as introduce improved Customer Relationship Management functionality (CRM) into Pioneer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pioneer are seeking to replace the Housing Management System (HMS), Asset Management System (AMS) and Finance system as well as introduce improved Customer Relationship Management functionality (CRM) into Pioneer. Project duration has been set to 36 months and will comprise of several phases, which, will be agreed following the appointment of the Successful Bidder. Bidders are requested to detail recommended phased implementation approaches to a project of this type under Bidder Response 3.12. For the avoidance of doubt Bidders are to take the following into consideration: *Current systems are on premise and have been in place for circa 15 years *Legacy systems are to be decommissioned in the financial year of replacement *Data quality has been impacted by low levels of integration and sub optimal user experience *Bidders must confirm integration compatibility with Open Accounts and detail the nature of the integration under Bidder Response section 1.2 Full details of the Services to be provided under the Contract are contained in the Technical Statement of Requirements set out at Part C of Appendix 1 of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The Successful Bidder will be required to comply with the Technical Statement of Requirements in providing the Services. The Contract will last for an initial period of 5 years, with an option to extend at Pioneer's sole discretion for a period of up to 2 years, plus a further period of up to 2 years, plus a further period of up to 1 year, giving a maximum potential term of 10 years. The Contract Award Decision is expected to be published in December 2024. The estimated contract value of PS1,500,000 over 10 years is based on the current costs. Pioneer understands that bid values for the new 10 year contract will be reflective of current market conditions and will differ depending on the solutions submitted by Bidders. The Bid values will be evaluated in accordance with the methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/768DF6DAE2

Options: The Contract will last for an initial period of 5 years, with an option to extend at Pioneer's sole discretion for a period of up to 2 years, plus a further period of up to 2 years, plus a further period of up to 1 year, giving a maximum potential term of 10 years.

Renewal: Subject to all extension options being exercised, 10 years from contract commencement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044295-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,100 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Subject to all extension options being exercised, 10 years from contract commencement

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PIONEER HOUSING AND COMMUNITY GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Nathan Liptrot
Contact Email
nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1942725438

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B35 7PR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Castle Vale
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Erdington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBIXX SOLUTIONS

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