This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 08:11

Award

26 May 2026 at 15:32

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has recently completed the procurement process for a "Choice-Based Lettings & Allocations IT Solution." This initiative falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is aimed at upgrading the council's existing capabilities in this domain. The contract was awarded to Home Connections Lettings Ltd with a start date of 1st July 2026, running until 30th November 2030, with an option to extend by two additional years. The procurement followed an open procedure, reflective of an inclusive and competitive tendering approach. Situated in Birmingham, UK, the contracting authority ensures services are provided across the region, and the decision was formalised on 30th June 2026.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT solutions, particularly those focusing on software packages and systems integration. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering robust software infrastructure, data migration, and comprehensive support services would find this tender especially rewarding. The potential for contract extensions and options for enhancing functionality—such as integrating a 'Chatbot'—provide additional avenues for innovation and business development. Firms with a strong commitment to adhering to evolving UK legislative and housing policies will be well-positioned to compete effectively in such procurement opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Choice-Based Lettings & Allocations IT Solution

Notice Description

Provision of Choice-Based Lettings & Allocations IT Solution including software, installation, data migration, training, support and maintenance services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064966-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£411,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£342,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME CONNECTIONS LETTINGS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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