Planning

Finance System

HOUSING 21

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Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Housing 21, a public authority and central government organisation based in Birmingham, has initiated the planning stage for procuring a "Finance System" under the services category. The procurement involves a financial systems software package and software-related services, with market engagement having commenced in July 2024, as per a prior PIN issued on 7th June 2024. The procurement process is being planned with an expected go-live date of Friday, 4th April 2025. The tender is expected to progress, with a future notice anticipated by 2nd April 2025, leading up to the contract period starting on 1st October 2025 and potentially extending until 30th September 2035.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software and related services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria that favour smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining high-quality financial software will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities, providing a chance to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public authority. The location across the UK invites a broad range of businesses to compete, likely driving innovation and value in financial system solutions.

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Notice Title

Finance System

Notice Description

For clarification purposes, this notice aims to notify the market of a prior PIN issued on 7th June 2024 under PCR 2015 which commenced market engagement (July 2024) , which would subsequently be followed by commencement of a tender. The link to the PIN is detailed here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017702-2024?origin=Dashboard Plans remain unchanged with an expected go live date by Friday 4th April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f735
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010612-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@housing21.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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