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Registrars Online Booking System

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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21 May 2026 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has completed the procurement process for a Registrars Online Booking System to improve the management of registrar appointments, ceremonies, and diary entries. This tender falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically focusing on goods procurement. The contract was awarded on 1st May 2026 to bookinglab Limited, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the need for an immediate, ready-to-use solution. The project addresses critical statutory requirements and aims for timely implementation within 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like bookinglab Limited, which specialises in delivering off-the-shelf software solutions. The focus on software package and information system procurement suggests a favourable business growth potential for companies offering innovative and comprehensive digital solutions, particularly those with proven expertise in public sector digital infrastructure. By addressing the specific needs of regional authorities such as the London Borough of Havering, such businesses can position themselves effectively within the public procurement domain. The tender was designed to streamline important civic services, thus engaging suppliers with the capability to deliver efficient and scalable tech-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Registrars Online Booking System

Notice Description

Registrars Online Booking System software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Registrars, Appointments, Ceremonies and Diary management Booking System

Procurement Information

BookingLab provides an immediate, proven, off-the-shelf solution that meets all statutory registrar requirements. Alternative options were considered, however, internal capacity is limited at this stage, and a bespoke build would require investment and could not be delivered in time for roll-out in 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a006
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047411-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 4GR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Marshalls & Rise Park
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKINGLAB

Further Information

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