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title: "Housing Options IT System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57c3711e-479c-40c6-bc9f-0375739e63f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-10"
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# Housing Options IT System

Buyer: ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57c3711e-479c-40c6-bc9f-0375739e63f5

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## Summary

Rochford District Council is seeking a supplier for the "Housing Options IT System" to comply with the Homelessness Reduction Act. The procurement process is now complete, with an open tender method employed. The contract, valued at £165,000, started on 7th November 2017 and is set to continue until 31st October 2032. The project is located within the East of England, and the tender period officially ended on 6th November 2017. All necessary features of the IT system must be operational by 1st April 2018 to meet statutory obligations.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on developing software solutions that address housing and homelessness needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which can demonstrate their capability in providing systems that support governmental compliance, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on a system that meets statutory duties opens avenues for innovation and collaboration, driving growth in the relevant sectors.

## Notice

Rochford District Council (RDC) are looking for a new Housing Options IT system. Due to the new Homelessness Reduction Act, we will require the new system to support this Act, to meet the new statutory homeless duties including all necessary government returns, this requires the system to be in situ and working fully by 1st April 2018, time is of the essence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a10003-84b0-4387-af0f-cd8b8d22386a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS4 1BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2018 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a10003-84b0-4387-af0f-cd8b8d22386a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a10003-84b0-4387-af0f-cd8b8d22386a
  10th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=292048002
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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