Planning

CRM System

THE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LTD

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "CRM System" by The Community Housing Group Ltd, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector. This initiative focuses on acquiring a Customer Relationship Management software package, along with related services, to streamline community housing operations across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to email procurement@communityhousing.co.uk to obtain the "CRM System - Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire" by 1 May 2026. The anticipated contract period is from 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2030, indicating a long-term opportunity for suppliers in the goods category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in CRM software development and integration services, particularly those capable of supporting remote workforce operations and customer portal functionalities with multi-factor authentication. The integration between internal systems to assure a single customer view is critical, offering a growth avenue for companies with expertise in delivering robust technology solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, making this tender ideal for businesses seeking to expand their reach within the public sector across various UK regions. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term collaborations with The Community Housing Group Ltd and possibly open doorways to similar projects with other public authorities.

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Notice Title

CRM System

Notice Description

Community Housing are looking to implement an effective customer to include: 1. Customer Relationship Management which will be used by our contact centre to deliver a high rate of first-time fix for customers whether it is a new call or a chase call. 2. Customer Portal where customer will access, using MFA, via an app with app functionality rather than a direct link to a web browser. 3. Case Management enabling clear lines of task ownership which can be followed internally, via CRM, or externally, by customer using the Customer Portal. 4. All internal based systems above should enable our remote workforce to apply updates on the go without the need to return to an office base to complete paperwork. 5. Integrations between all of the core systems for Community Housing to enable a single view of the customer and their journey is a must. These integrations will need to be able to retrieve the required data as well as applying data changes to all required systems.

Planning Information

Email procurement@communityhousing.co.uk to request the document 'CRM System - Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06856c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035253-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 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
THE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY11 7PT
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wyre Forest
Electoral Ward
Foley Park & Hoobrook
Westminster Constituency
Wyre Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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