--- title: "Selective and HMO Licensing: Online Licensing Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e366be0a-904c-4962-85fb-43d9f5e49288" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e366be0a-904c-4962-85fb-43d9f5e49288" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e366be0a-904c-4962-85fb-43d9f5e49288.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e366be0a-904c-4962-85fb-43d9f5e49288.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-14" --- # Selective and HMO Licensing: Online Licensing Platform Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e366be0a-904c-4962-85fb-43d9f5e49288 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e366be0a-904c-4962-85fb-43d9f5e49288) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e366be0a-904c-4962-85fb-43d9f5e49288.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Selective and HMO Licensing: Online Licensing Platform," aimed at acquiring a cloud-based software system to manage online licence applications for over 7,000 selective licences and approximately 100 HMO licences. This open procedure is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for completed quotations set for 14:00 on 4th January 2021. The anticipated contract start date is 20th January 2021, lasting for a period of five years, concluding on 30th March 2026. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically software package and information systems, with a budget of £85,000. Interested parties must address any questions via the Kent Business Portal by 14:00 on 23rd December 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that can provide user-friendly, cloud-based platforms with robust processing capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with experience in licensing systems and financial transaction handling. By engaging in this process, businesses can expand their client base within the public sector and establish long-term relationships with local authorities, enhancing their growth potential in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to procure a cloud-based software system capable of processing online licence applications for the council's selective and HMO licensing regimes. A new user friendly system is required that must be able to efficiently handle in excess of 7,000 selective licences and around 100 HMO licences. Two-stage fee payment capabilities are essential and the new system must be fully implemented by no later than 31 March 2021. The Contract is anticipated to commence in January 2020 for a duration of five years from the system go live date, which must be no later than 31 March 2021. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23/12/2020. Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 4/01/2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f406dc-2a63-40cc-b956-68fdb4f8b76e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2021 - 30 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 14 Dec 2020 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f406dc-2a63-40cc-b956-68fdb4f8b76e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f406dc-2a63-40cc-b956-68fdb4f8b76e 14th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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