Homefinder System

Northumberland County Council
North East
1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029

Upgrade and ongoing support for an existing Homefinder software system to enhance customer experience for local residents. The contract involves the provision of software package services to support homelessness and housing application workflows, ensuring the system remains functional and relevant as part of a broader service review.

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Awarded value: £366k; As published
Published: 26 February 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 25 February 2026; Civica
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 28 February 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of software licensing, maintenance, and support services for local authority housing management and homelessness case management information systems.

Category: Software package and information systems

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
26 February 2026
Contract awardedto Civica
25 February 2026
Contract starts
1 March 2026
Contract ends
28 February 2029

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How it compares

3.7× the typical choice based lettings system contract (£98k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/175010/homefinder-system
Buyer reference: OPEN25022026135217
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-8c92e8f3-f924-4a78-880e-85686dfcd815
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Northumberland County Council. Homefinder System. Contract award, 26 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/175010/homefinder-system (accessed 12 October 2026).