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01 Jul 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Sanctuary Housing Association is seeking proposals for a "Time Management and Rostering System" aimed at enhancing the operations of Sanctuary Supported Living and associated services. This procurement process is classified under the IT services and software package industry category, with the main location in the United Kingdom, specifically the West Midlands (UKG). The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, with key dates including a submission deadline on 31st July 2026 at 11:00 am and an enquiry period ending on 15th July 2026 at 4:00 pm. The process employs an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation and is governed under legal provisions laid out by the UK Government legislation of 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and related consulting services. With an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 and a commitment period from November 2026 to November 2031, with potential for renewal, businesses can expect a long-term engagement. Suited for SMEs and VCSEs, this contract requires technical expertise as indicated in the tender documents, focusing on both cost and quality criteria at 40% and 60%, respectively. This comprehensive system implementation can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing the ability to undertake large-scale IT projects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Time Management and Rostering System

Notice Description

To provide a Time Management and Rostering System for Sanctuary Supported Living and associated services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: As set out in the tender documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c11e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061670-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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