Tender

Social Housing Allocation System_26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 07:55

Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with Halton Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, and Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council, has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Social Housing Allocation System, identified under the contract number DN812100. This falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement method is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with a submission deadline on 5 May 2026 at 16:00. The intended project location is within the UKD7 region of the United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence in October 2026 for a duration of five years, offering potential extensions for up to four additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those specialising in public sector solutions or social housing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project allows for their eligibility. The procurement's open procedure and emphasis on quality, demonstration capabilities, pricing, and social value create a robust competitive environment where innovative companies can contribute to the public good while expanding their portfolio within the public sector domain. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a multi-year relationship with key councils in the Liverpool City Region, facilitating potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Social Housing Allocation System_26

Notice Description

Contract Name: Social Housing Allocation System_26 Contract Number: DN812100 Liverpool City Council is seeking a supplier to provide a Social Housing Allocation System to the Council, Halton Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council and Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council. The proposed contract will be for five years, following an implementation phase, with options to extend by a further four years commencing in October 2026. Further information can be obtained from: https://procontract.due-north.com from 10:00 on 8 April 2026. The response submission deadline is 16:00 on 5 May 2026. Please download the full document suite from Procontract. Your company will need to register on Procontract (Due North) to be able to receive the opportunity. The documents will only be available on Procontract. Once you have registered you will need to go to the "my opportunities" section on the home page of Procontract and follow the instructions as a supplier to enable you to return your submission. To register your organisation on Procontract click on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/register, go to suppliers' area and click on "register free".

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend by two years at the sole discretion of the collaboration of Contracting Authorities.

Planning Information

Reason for the engagement is to gain information on the current market to help shape the specification of the tender. Clarifications to be sent via pro contract the deadline for this is the 17th September 2025 @10am.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059084
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031704-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,755,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,755,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

WIRRAL COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

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