Tender

009060 - Active Inclusion Service Case Management System and Resource Allocation Tool and Choice Based Lettings System

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 11:41

Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is currently advancing its procurement process for a significant contract titled "009060 - Active Inclusion Service Case Management System and Resource Allocation Tool and Choice Based Lettings System". This initiative is part of the council's commitment to deliver an integrated system supporting their Active Inclusion Service, particularly focusing on areas such as homelessness and refugee integration. The procurement is categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and will be implemented under a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions ending on 7th May 2026, and the contract award expected by 15th June 2026, with implementation starting in July 2026. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne in the UKC22 region, this open procedure invites interested parties to partake in this above-threshold procurement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises specialising in IT systems and software development, particularly those proficient in SaaS solutions. Companies focusing on case management systems, resource allocation tools, or lettings systems will find this contract highly aligned with their services. Small to medium enterprises familiar with public sector contracts or those looking to expand their market presence in local governmental services are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. With an estimated gross value of £800,000, this long-term contract spanning up to eight years with options to extend offers sustainable growth potential for companies committed to quality and competitive pricing.

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Notice Title

009060 - Active Inclusion Service Case Management System and Resource Allocation Tool and Choice Based Lettings System

Notice Description

009060 - Active Inclusion Service Case Management System and Resource Allocation Tool and Choice Based Lettings System. Contract for 4 years with 4 x 12 months options to extend. Contract implementation to commence July 2026. Newcastle City Council (NCC) is seeking to procure a single, integrated system capable of delivering an Active Inclusion Service (AIS) Case Management System, a Resource Allocation Tool, and a Choice-Based Lettings (CBL) solution within one unified platform. The Council requires that the system be fully delivered using a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) deployment model.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 4 years with 4 x 12 months

Planning Information

Newcastle City Council (NCC) invited demonstrations from providers ahead of the planned procurement of a Case Management and Homeless Accommodation Allocation System. This system will support the functions of all areas of the Active Inclusion Service (AIS): homelessness advice and support, temporary accommodation, debt advice, and refugee integration. In addition, the product must be able to manage referrals and placements to NCC's commissioned homelessness accommodation and application and allocation of a discretionary fund. This was conducted in 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030849-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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