Planning

HMS System - Software Group 3: Allocations, Homelessness & Waiting Lists

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 17:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is planning a procurement process for the replacement of its Housing Management System, focusing on the software components related to allocations, homelessness, and waiting lists. This falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, particularly targeting IT services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the planned contract period set to begin on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2030, with a maximum extension to 31st March 2031. The council is located in London and operates as a sub-central government public authority. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1st July 2026, indicating when more detailed procurement information will be available.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, software packages, and information systems. Businesses that can provide comprehensive solutions in managing housing allocations, addressing homelessness, and managing waiting lists will be well-suited for this contract. Companies with expertise in government contracts and experience in delivering large-scale software systems to public authorities will stand in good stead to compete. The opportunity includes potential for contract renewal, offering a longer-term engagement with Westminster City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMS System - Software Group 3: Allocations, Homelessness & Waiting Lists

Notice Description

Replacement of the Housing Management System - Allocations, Homelessness & Waiting Lists IT software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a50d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049260-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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