Award

Homelessness, Prevention and Advice System

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 13:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by North Devon District Council involves the award of a contract for a Homelessness, Prevention and Advice ICT System. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category, with the aim of implementing an ICT system related to administration software. The contract, which was initiated via a direct award procurement method below the threshold without competition, has been awarded to LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES) LIMITED, an SME based in London. The contract is active from 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2029, with a possible extension for an additional year. The process was completed as of 1st June 2026, with all activities finalised in the UKK43 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the ICT sector specialising in administration software and services tailored to housing or public service needs. SMEs focusing on similar systems for social welfare and homelessness prevention can find this contract type advantageous, as it highlights the public sector’s commitment to streamlining public services and addressing social issues through technology. Such contracts can lead to further collaborations with governmental bodies, offering visibility and potential growth in the public sector supply chain.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Homelessness, Prevention and Advice System

Notice Description

Homelessness, Prevention and Advice ICT System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 1DG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Barnstaple Central
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa6f-2026-06-01T14:30:31+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-01T14:30:31+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa6f",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXPM-6449-VBVN",
            "name": "North Devon District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXPM-6449-VBVN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lynton House, Commercial Road",
                "locality": "Barnstaple",
                "postalCode": "EX31 1DG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK43"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "supplyingndc@northdevon.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04419315",
            "name": "LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "04419315"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PHWZ-6397-VTHV"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Bunhill Row",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC1Y 8YZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI43"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "enquiries@locata.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://locatahousingservices.org.uk/",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXPM-6449-VBVN",
        "name": "North Devon District Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "NDC0099-26",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Homelessness, Prevention and Advice System",
        "description": "Homelessness, Prevention and Advice ICT System",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-04419315",
                    "name": "LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48219300",
                            "description": "Administration software package"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKK43",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Option 1 x 12 months extension available from 01.04.2029 to 31.03.2030."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 56700,
                "amount": 47250,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "051447-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051447-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-01T14:30:31+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}