Tender

Choice-Based Lettings & Allocations IT Solution

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has initiated an active tender process for the provision of a "Choice-Based Lettings & Allocations IT Solution." This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with specific focus on administration software packages. The location for this contract is the UKG region in the United Kingdom, and it is being conducted using an open procedure, suitable for all qualified parties. Key dates to consider include the closing of the enquiry period on 30th January 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 16th February 2026. Interested parties should ensure they are registered on eProcurement platforms to access further tender documentation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in IT solutions, particularly those providing industry-specific and administration software packages. With an emphasis on quality, social value, and price, the evaluation criteria is set at 60% for quality, 10% for social value, and 30% for price, making it essential for contenders to present comprehensive and well-rounded proposals. Companies with a robust track record in this domain and those capable of delivering high-quality and innovative software solutions will find this tender particularly appealing. The contract is set to commence on 18th May 2026 and extend up to November 2030, with potential renewal options based on supplier performance and budget availability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Choice-Based Lettings & Allocations IT Solution

Notice Description

Provision of Choice-Based Lettings & Allocations IT Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two (2) Years optional extension, subject to supplier performance & budget availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004547-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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