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title: "Provision of a Housing Options IT System"
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# Provision of a Housing Options IT System

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-361e056d-889d-4773-9d85-d0add4c4611f

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## Summary

The Dover District Council is seeking a supplier for the "Provision of a Housing Options IT System," with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This opportunity is classified under the Software package and information systems category, with a contract value estimated at £900,000. The contract is set to commence in August 2018 and will run until July 2021, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Interested parties must submit their tender responses electronically by 17:00 on 27th October 2017, with delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Companies with experience in providing integrated IT solutions, particularly those tailored for local authorities or housing services, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the contract's substantial value and duration, successful bidders could establish a strong ongoing relationship with the Dover District Council and contribute to enhancing Housing Options IT systems in the Kent area.

## Notice

Kent Homechoice ("the Partnership") consists of the 13 Kent and Medway Local Authorities, the Strategic partnership of KCC, and 26 Housing Associations that own or manage property within Kent and Medway. The Partnership was formed in 2008 initially with the sole intention of providing a Choice Based Lettings Scheme. Dover District Council acting as the Lead Authority for the Partnership wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Housing Options IT System. The contract is anticipated to commence in August 2018 and will continue until 31st July 2021 with the option to extend for a further 24 months (in 12 monthly increments). Tender returns are to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org by no later than 17:00 on 27th October 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d5193f-0c94-40f2-a9ca-232d1d6aa8d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d5193f-0c94-40f2-a9ca-232d1d6aa8d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d5193f-0c94-40f2-a9ca-232d1d6aa8d1
  19th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dover.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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