Tender

Private Sector Licensing

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 12:09

Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has initiated a public procurement process titled "Private Sector Licensing", falling under the services industry category. This tender focuses on services related to software systems, data, and building inspections, with the aim to procure IT systems and inspection services in two separate lots. The process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by 6th July 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 29th June 2026. This opportunity utilises an open procurement method under UK legislation 2023/54, with a substantial contract value of up to £15.6 million, supporting services within Croydon, UKI62 region. The awarded contract is expected to run from 23rd November 2026 to 26th September 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems, administrative services, or building inspections to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable public authority. With a focus on quality and price assessed equally at 50% each, the contract encourages participation from small and medium enterprises. Successfully engaging in this tender could yield long-term engagement with Croydon Council, offering stability and potential for future collaboration. Businesses with expertise in software solutions, consultancy, and property compliance monitoring are well-poised to compete effectively, contributing to enhanced private sector housing management in Croydon.

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Notice Title

Private Sector Licensing

Notice Description

Croydon Council is looking for a supplier to provide Private Sector Licensing with 2 lots * Lot 1 - IT System and Administrative Processing * Lot 2 - Inspection, Reporting and Compliance Monitoring Services The contract will end on 26th September 2031 and should the contract duration change this will be amended accordingly. This opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Lot Information

Lot 1 IT system and Administration

For Lot 1 Croydon Council is looking for a supplier to provide Private Sector Licensing System and Administrative Processing The contract will end on 26th September 2031 and should the contract duration change this will be amended accordingly. This opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Lot 2 Inspection, Reporting and Compliance monitoring service Lot 2

For Lot 2 Croydon Council is looking for a supplier to provide Inspection, Reporting and Compliance monitoring service The contract will end on 26th September 2031 and should the contract duration change this will be amended accordingly. This opportunity is available on the Croydon Tenders portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Planning Information

Please submit your response to the questionnaire on the Croydon Tenders portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eedf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052778-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

70220000 - Non-residential property renting or leasing services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 26 Sep 2031 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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