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title: "Homeless Reduction System"
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# Homeless Reduction System

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40cf925c-64c5-4cb9-9ce9-a55351eeb610

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "Homeless Reduction System," aimed at addressing the statutory requirements introduced by the Homeless Reduction Act effective from April 2018. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry, with a contract value of £32,000 and a minimum threshold of £22,500. The procurement method employed is a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018, running until 31 March 2021. This system will enhance the Authority's capabilities in managing cases of homelessness and prevention, facilitating customer interactions and internal oversight.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software development, case management systems, and customer interface solutions. Businesses that thrive in developing IT solutions that comply with legislative requirements would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the Council's focus on improving efficiencies and case handling in the homelessness sector, companies that also offer training and support services to local authorities could find a strong fit, driving growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

The Homeless Reduction Act comes into force from April 2018 and this puts more statutory requirements on the Authority around homelessness and homeless prevention as well as monitoring requirements. Barnsley MBC requires a robust and compliant IT /case management system which adhere to the new Homeless Reduction Act requirements. The system will need to be able to: * Interface with customers - allowing them to update their personalised housing plans (PHP), upload documents and contact us via email via customer sited on Barnsley.gov * Provide a full case management system, which supports case prioritisation, sets deadline reminders and can be easily added to. * Allows management to have full overview of cases, reminders of deadlines, allocating cases and monitoring tools. * Provision for a full case/accommodation matching system ie a 'Gateway' model. * Have the potential to support advisors to undertake affordability checks, by analysing income and expenditure * Ability to add all accommodation options into the system including private rented sector, leased, temporary accommodation, social housing etc. * The provision of template PHP, assessment forms, standard letters relevant to the legislation * Fully compliant with P1E returns back to CLG * Full reporting and monitoring functionality * Ability to process the Right to Refer notifications * Ability to provide case level access to other agencies * Compatibility of a number of devices both BMBC staff and customers break down in two areas. * Ability to link/interface with other system. * Training and support to staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b508d5a-5a78-4396-8e4e-54c9e76ff102 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOUSING PARTNERS |

## 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

- 8 Mar 2018 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b508d5a-5a78-4396-8e4e-54c9e76ff102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b508d5a-5a78-4396-8e4e-54c9e76ff102
  8th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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