Planning

LCR Housing Allocations System

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Liverpool City Council is currently in the planning stage, focusing on the development of the "LCR Housing Allocations System". This project is classified under the administrative housing services industry category and is located in Liverpool, UK (region UKD72). The tender seeks an ICT solution for the Housing Allocations process within the Property Pool Plus scheme. Notably, a market engagement notice was published with the deadline for clarifications set for 17th September 2025 at 10:00 AM. This planning stage aims to gather market insights that will inform the tender specifications.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for ICT service providers specialising in housing and administrative systems. Businesses capable of delivering a comprehensive ICT solution that adheres to sub-regional needs could greatly benefit from this contract, valued at £1 million to £1.2 million. The lengthy contract period, from November 2027 to November 2031, ensures a stable partnership for the successful bidder. Companies with experience in managing complex data systems for public authorities will find this tender especially promising.

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Notice Title

LCR Housing Allocations System

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking pre-market engagement with potential suppliers of a single ICT solution for administering the Housing Allocations process for the sub-regional Choice Based Lettings Scheme known as Property Pool Plus (PPP).

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/052483-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2027 - 17 Nov 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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