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title: "ESPH643 HBC ES Home Move Partnership"
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# ESPH643 HBC ES Home Move Partnership

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30d6fe92-2907-4bf2-abf0-59bae5c8f0c1

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "ESPH643 HBC ES Home Move Partnership," aimed at acquiring a comprehensive cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness, and Choice-Based Lettings ICT Platform. Conducted under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, this tender falls within the software package and information systems category, with an additional classification in housing services. The procurement, using a selective method through a framework call-off, has been awarded to Locata (Housing Services) Limited. This contract, valued at £152,500, is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with activities based in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT solutions for housing services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated, cloud-based platforms. Since Locata has been identified as the preferred supplier due to their capability in covering the complete range of services required, similar technology firms with large-scale operations might compete effectively in this or future similar tenders. SMEs interested in framework agreements should consider positioning themselves strategically for potential subcontracting opportunities or for fulfilling specific service niches within such comprehensive contracts.

## Notice

Hastings Borough Council is seeking to procure a fully integrated, cloud-based Housing Options, Homelessness, and Choice-Based Lettings ICT Platform. The solution must meet key operational requirements as outlined in the updated Specification. This procurement is conducted under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). Following a comprehensive market review, Locata (Housing Services) Limited has been identified as the preferred supplier. Locata offers a single contract that encompasses the full scope of services required by the Council. Due to the specialised nature of this market, there are limited suppliers capable of delivering the complete range of services specified.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754af181-cd86-4838-b063-5382fc808f21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCATA (HOUSING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754af181-cd86-4838-b063-5382fc808f21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754af181-cd86-4838-b063-5382fc808f21
  24th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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