--- title: "Request For Information (RFI) IT solution to carry out core housing register functions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-17" --- # Request For Information (RFI) IT solution to carry out core housing register functions Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e40a6bd7-2135-465d-b940-373f5a7c4dce.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an IT solution aimed at managing core housing register functions. The title of this Request For Information (RFI) underscores the council's focus on finding a suitable system that fosters collaboration between local authorities and registered housing providers. The RFI is set to engage vendors until 12 noon on 6th November 2017, with an engagement end date specified for 23rd February 2018. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with activities primarily located within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in developing software for housing management systems. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient tools to enhance the housing allocation process will find this RFI particularly relevant. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the E tender Portal to respond to this opportunity, which is structured to support the eventual design and implementation of a comprehensive IT system for Herefordshire Council. ## Notice Herefordshire Council is issuing this Request for Information for the purpose of establishing whether there is an established IT solution available to carry out core housing register functions and nominations that provides support to enable joint working between a local authority and registered providers outside a choice based lettings agreement. The overall purpose is the design and implementation of a solution to support the process by which applicants to Herefordshire Council's Housing Register secure accommodation from housing providers, in accordance with the agreed allocation policy and individual nomination agreements. Information provided will assist the council in finalising the requirements of the solution and approach to the market. If you are interested in responding to this RFI please complete the questionnaire which can be downloaded via our E tender Portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk , register and search under Herefordshire Council to locate and respond to the opportunity. Thank you. Additional information: Please register on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and search for the RFI under Herefordshire Council. Once located please download and complete the attached questionnaire and re submit it to us via the opportunity. Please not the RFI will close at 12 noon on 6th Nov 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b732cd-5bb7-47f5-aed2-b882eb66ddae | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 17 Oct 2017 at 17:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b732cd-5bb7-47f5-aed2-b882eb66ddae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b732cd-5bb7-47f5-aed2-b882eb66ddae 17th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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