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title: "Homes England - Internal Communications Platform"
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# Homes England - Internal Communications Platform

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3603e106-c8aa-4391-9e92-3f7814c41acd

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## Summary

The contract for the "Homes England - Internal Communications Platform" has been procured by Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency), located at The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a direct award procurement method. The procurement process is at the award stage, and the contract, valued at £84,000, was awarded on 6th May 2024 to E-SEARCH DAC t/a Poppulo. The contract period will commence on 7th May 2024 and conclude on 1st May 2028, delivering the service within England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in IT consulting and software development. Companies, especially SMEs and VCSEs, engaged in providing comprehensive internal communication solutions can benefit from this contract by enhancing their portfolio and credibility within the public sector. The awarded contract demonstrates the potential for similar future tenders, making it attractive for IT services firms seeking to expand their engagement with government agencies. Businesses adept in delivering robust and scalable communication platforms are well-positioned to compete and succeed in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Poppulo omnichannel employee communications platform via CCS GCloud.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20592568-39d7-4f2e-8408-224b29f0cda8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2024 - 1 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | E-SEARCH DAC T/A POPPULO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20592568-39d7-4f2e-8408-224b29f0cda8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20592568-39d7-4f2e-8408-224b29f0cda8
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

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