Planning

Housing management system

HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 11:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 10:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Homes in Somerset Limited, in collaboration with Somerset Council, is currently in the planning stage for a potential tender focused on the development of a new housing management system. This endeavour falls under the industry categories of software package and information systems, as well as IT services such as consulting and software development. The initiative is set within the region of South West England (UKK23). As part of the planning stage, pre-market engagement has commenced to assess recent advancements in IT solutions that could enhance current housing management solutions. Supplier demonstrations are scheduled throughout March, following a preliminary engagement deadline of 23rd February 2026. Interested parties were advised to express their interest by acquiring documentation through contact with Homes in Somerset, with further updates set to appear on the designated procurement portal.

This tender represents a key opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software development to offer innovative solutions catering to public sector housing management requirements. With a focus on finding enhanced technological offerings, companies that show proficiency in developing scalable and efficient IT solutions for public authorities will find this venture beneficial for strategic growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. As the process evolves into potentially opening the tender to the wider market, businesses that can demonstrate substantial improvements over existing systems and flexibility in delivery will be well positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing management system

Notice Description

Homes in Somerset and Somerset Council are reviewing their current housing management solutions to enable a procurement exercise to take place if it is discovered that there have been sufficient IT advancements in the housing solution market to benefit from a new tender being issued. At this stage it is anticipated that an open market tender will be released in the future but we reserve the right to cancel this process if the market is unable to provide sufficient enhancements to the current solution that is used. This early market engagement activity will give suppliers an opportunity to showcase to HIS/SC what can be achieved

Planning Information

The engagement process will commence with the completion of a document which confirms the requirements as initially expected. Bidders should complete this document to conclude what they have to meet the requirements. The second stage will be a demo which will take place at the end of March. To express an interest and to obtain the pre market engagement documentation please email procurement@homesinsomerset.org. The opportunity will shortly be advertised on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/his/ it is suggested that interested parties also register on this portal for further updates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020826-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED
Additional Buyers

SOMERSET COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 3AR
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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