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16 Jun 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of QL Services" was conducted by Cross Keys Homes, a public authority based in Peterborough, UK. The contracting process, documented under the ID ocds-h6vhtk-06b5bc, falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous networking software development services. With an award status, this process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a framework, bypassing the usual call for competition due to its scope. The procurement was completed by 16th June 2026, with the contract signed on 10th June 2026, and services are to be provided across multiple regions in the UK, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in software development and those with capabilities in handling comprehensive management systems such as contact management, rent accounting, or estate management. The procurement was awarded to Aareon UK Limited, a large supplier. Businesses with experience in delivering complex IT solutions to the housing and community amenities sector stand to benefit from identifying and pursuing similar opportunities. Importantly, the tender suggests a preference for experienced suppliers able to deliver a wide range of services that enhance the operational efficiency of housing management software systems. Given this was an award procedure without a prior call for competition, building connections with contracting authorities like Cross Keys Homes might prove instrumental for business growth in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of QL Services

Notice Description

QL Requirements/Scope: - Contact Management -Case Management - Rent Accounting & Arrears - CORE reporting - Estate Mgmt & Complaints - Workflow -Housing General -QL Internal Contractor Module/DLO - Responsive Repairs - Task Centre Enterprise - Voids Plus -Waiting list & Allocations -Agents - EDM interface - HB Interface

Lot Information

Lot 1

QL Requirements/Scope: - Contact Management -Case Management - Rent Accounting & Arrears - CORE reporting - Estate Mgmt & Complaints - Workflow -Housing General -QL Internal Contractor Module/DLO - Responsive Repairs - Task Centre Enterprise - Voids Plus -Waiting list & Allocations -Agents - EDM interface - HB Interface

Procurement Information

Awarded via a Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056544-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£307,963 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROSS KEYS HOMES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE7 2BZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire 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
Fenland
Electoral Ward
Whittlesey East & Villages
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAREON

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