Tender

For the Provision of a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool

ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited, is currently at the tender stage for the provision of a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tool. This tender, classified under the information technology services category, is open to suppliers interested in working collaboratively with the purchasing entity to deliver an integrated and customisable solution. Located in Rochdale, United Kingdom, the tender requires interested parties to submit their expressions of interest and any queries via The Chest portal. The submission deadline is set for 30th January 2026, while the deadline for enquiries is 28th January 2026. The procurement follows an open competition method with a total value estimated at £81,600.

This tender opens opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services that can offer tailored solutions and strong collaborative engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity accessible as the procurement is below the threshold. Companies with experience in working with housing associations or similar organisations will likely have an advantage. The contract allows for the implementation phase to start on 18th March 2026, with a potential for renewals, facilitating ongoing partnerships and repeat business. With an emphasis on quality and social value alongside cost, there is room for innovative and supportive service providers to stand out.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the Provision of a Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool

Notice Description

We are inviting expressions of interest from suppliers who can partner with us to deliver a PPM Tool which can integrate with our current architecture and be customised to meet specific organisational needs (e.g. naming conventions, portfolio structures). We are looking at partners who will work with us pro-actively to implement the solution and support us with timely training to our users. Having done this for other Housing Associations would be an advantage but not essential.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060743
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003737-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£81,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
RBH Procurement
Contact Email
rbh.procurement@rbh.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 2UP
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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