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title: "Homefinder System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Homefinder System

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c92e8f3-f924-4a78-880e-85686dfcd815

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Homefinder System" upgrade has been completed by Northumberland County Council. This project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, aimed at enhancing the customer experience for local residents in the North East of the UK as part of the service review for Homefinder and Homelessness. The procurement stage is at the award phase with Civica UK Limited being the chosen supplier, and the contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. A direct award procurement method was utilised, concluding the tender on 2nd February 2026. The total contract value amounts to £365,897.92 GBP.

This contract offers growth potential for large-scale businesses capable of delivering sophisticated software solutions. Although it does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with strong credentials in software systems development and relevant sector experience may find similar opportunities with Northumberland County Council. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with local governments, potentially leading to further projects within the public sector, especially in the North East region of England.

## Notice

Upgrade to the current Homefinder system with a new and relevant contract to improve the customer experience of local residents as part of the ongoing service review of Homefinder and Homelessness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe1f61c-bfbc-411c-8239-aeaeff9b2e84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £365,897 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,897 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe1f61c-bfbc-411c-8239-aeaeff9b2e84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe1f61c-bfbc-411c-8239-aeaeff9b2e84
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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