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title: "SARH Finance & P2P Solution"
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buyer: "STAFFORD & RURAL HOMES"
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# SARH Finance & P2P Solution

Buyer: STAFFORD & RURAL HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4028ff20-d56c-4655-abab-15eda311734f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH), the largest social landlord in Stafford, seeking a Finance & P2P solution to enhance its operational capabilities. This tender, classified under the CPV code 48000000 (Software package and information systems), has been awarded to Orchard Information Systems Limited for a total value of £160,000. The contract period commenced on 16 October 2017 and extends until 2 October 2024. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the initial tender period concluded on 15 October 2017, with the award notice published on 26 April 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for software development and IT service companies looking to expand their portfolio in the social housing sector. Businesses that specialise in Finance and Procurement (P2P) solutions, particularly those with experience in implementing software for public sector clients or social landlords, would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the procurement process further indicates a welcoming environment for diverse bidding organisations.

## Notice

Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is the largest social landlord in Stafford. Created on 6 February 2006 to own and manage the former council housing stock owned by Stafford Borough Council (SBC), we own and manage over 6,000 homes across Stafford and the surrounding area. We also deliver a number of local Independent Living schemes and around 190 staff. SARH are looking for a Finance & P2P solution which will transform the way the organisation currently works. The scope in this procurement is the provision and implementation of a new Finance and P2P solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf23b16-9503-491a-9f12-d6eb19e13bd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 2 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORD & RURAL HOMES |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0WP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORCHARD INFORMATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2018 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf23b16-9503-491a-9f12-d6eb19e13bd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf23b16-9503-491a-9f12-d6eb19e13bd4
  26th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=314186361
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