---
title: "Universal Credit Automation Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-24"
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# Universal Credit Automation Tool

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b4

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## Summary

The City of York Council has initiated a tender for a "Universal Credit Automation Tool," aimed at connecting its Housing Management System (HMS) with the Department for Work and Pensions' Universal Credit Portal. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically within the public authority - sub-central government classification. The project encompasses the installation and updating of the HMS for approximately 7,500 properties. Interested parties can submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 5th November 2025, with inquiries accepted until 31st October 2025. The procurement method is open competition, with the contract starting on 26th November 2025 and potentially extending until November 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and system integration, particularly those with experience in handling government contracts and housing management systems. The potential for contract renewal and a value set to £36,000 gross makes it an attractive prospect, especially for SMEs. With a focus on quality and cost, companies offering innovative solutions and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive process, potentially leading to long-term collaboration with the City of York Council.

## Notice

Connect our Housing Management System (HMS) - At date of RFQ is MRI's Open Housing - with the DWP's Universal Credit (UC) Portal Update our HMS, MRI's Open Housing with a UC flag Must include installation. For approx. 7500 properties in the initial year,

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2x12 months extensions. Full contract is therefore: 12 + 12 +12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068338-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 15:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068338-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068338-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com
- https://yortender.eu-supply.comReference:104517

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