Planning

Low Cost Homes Portal

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

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PlanningUpdate

17 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at developing a "Low Cost Homes Portal." The deadline for market engagement participation is set for 28th November 2025. This initiative falls within the software package and information systems industry category under the public authority sub-central government classification. The procurement is valued at £60,000 and is planned for delivery in the UKI33 region, specifically London. The contract period is projected to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029. This procurement process aims to identify potential market solutions to facilitate the Council's Home Buy service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software and information systems. Companies offering innovative, efficient, and scalable software solutions that can enhance public sector operations, particularly those related to housing services, would be well-suited to engage. Small to medium enterprises focusing on affordable digital solutions can leverage this significant public sector project to expand their portfolios and increase their market presence. The engagement invites industry players to present their products and contribute to a solution that addresses the needs of public housing service delivery.

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Notice Title

Low Cost Homes Portal

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking to engage with the market to better understand if there are any products on the market that can assist the Council in delivering its Home Buy service. This engagement is part of our preparatory work for a potential procurement exercise.

Planning Information

To partcipate: https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60514

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e29e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074503-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

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