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Provision of Homelessness Prevention Software

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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17 May 2026 at 05:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow has completed a procurement process for a web-based software solution aimed at homelessness prevention. The contract was awarded to LIGHTNING SOCIAL VENTURES LTD, an SME supplier located in Horsham, UK. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, without competition, under legal basis 2023/54. The active contract, valued at £31,500, spanned from 29th April 2026 to 29th April 2027. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The delivery region is UKI74, situated in the United Kingdom.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services and software development. Businesses focusing on social good and digital solutions for government operations will find this project particularly relevant. The demand for innovative solutions to address social challenges presents growth opportunities for companies capable of offering proactive interventions and support services within the public sector. Such contracts are ideal for enterprises looking to establish or expand their footprint in public service enhancement projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Homelessness Prevention Software

Notice Description

Provision of a web-based software solution to support the London Borough of Harrow in adopting a proactive approach to homelessness prevention. The system enables early identification of at-risk individuals, facilitates timely intervention and access to support services and grant funding, and supports the delivery of preventative measures to reduce demand on statutory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045156-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTNING SOCIAL VENTURES

Further Information

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