Planning

YorHome Software

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council is initiating a procurement process for a software system to support the YorHome service, under the title "YorHome Software". Currently in the planning stage, the council's request for information is set to close on 19th March 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with additional relevance to building rental, sale services, and property management services. The proposed contract period spans from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2029, with potential for renewal until 2030. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in this preliminary market analysis, although there are no current plans for software demonstrations. The procurement process is classified as below-threshold services, suitable for SMEs, with the location specified as York, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and property management solutions, particularly those able to support the operational needs of public services. SMEs with expertise in developing systems for real estate management or rental operations would benefit from exploring this contract, as the City's engagement with potential suppliers could forge valuable partnerships. The procurement method prioritises flexibility and market innovation, providing an avenue for agile businesses to expand their influence in the public sector. By participating in the early stages of planning, suppliers have the advantage of aligning their solutions with the Council's needs and contributing to the effective administration of the YorHome service.

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Notice Title

YorHome Software

Notice Description

The City of York Council (CYC) is seeking market information from suppliers capable of providing a software system to support the operation of our YorHome service. Value is currently unknown, as well as estimated contract start and end dates (despite us putting a date in this notice due to CPD requirements).

Planning Information

Request for Information will close on the 19th March 2026. However, any suppliers that indicate a desire to deliver a demonstration of the software may be contacted and asked to provide their demo after this date. Please note, there are no current plans to invite demonstrations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066329
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019973-2026
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

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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