---
title: "RTBSS Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067bd0"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067bd0.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# RTBSS Support

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bd0

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by Lancaster City Council for the provision of technical support around the Housing One Project, titled "RTBSS Support". This tender falls within the industry category of "Software programming and consultancy services" and pertains specifically to public services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract expected to commence on 1 May 2026, concluding by 31 December 2026. Located in Lancaster, UK, this procurement follows a direct award method citing reasons of technical compatibility, avoiding potential disruptions that a change in supplier might cause. The contract's transparency notice was published on 2 April 2026, with the official contractual signing scheduled for 20 April 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity primarily for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services that can provide technical support to public sector projects. Specifically, RT Business System Solutions Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been recognised as the supplier due to its existing support relationship with the Housing Team. This procurement method caters particularly well to businesses already established in the public sector or those offering niche technical expertise, streamlining operations through continuity and minimising potential operational disruptions. Companies seeking to grow within the public sector landscape can look to similar opportunities for long-term engagements and stable working relationships with government entities.

## Notice

Provision of technical support around Housing One Project

### Procurement Information

The supplier is an already providing support to the Housing Team Changing supplier would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties. Official guidance identifies that these "special case" grounds include situations where a change of supplier would cause major technical or operational issues, and where only the incumbent supplier can feasibly complete the work without unacceptable disruption. In this case a new supplier/system would create unacceptable disruption, with the on boarding of a new system/supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030887-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £420,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RT BUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 12:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030887-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030887-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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