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AT1594 - Selective and Additional Licensing

Luton Council · Local authority

In brief

Luton Council is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £3,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 26 months, up to 32 months with extensions, starting 28 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 4 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 4 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 80% · Price 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 40 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The requirement is an integrated property licensing service operational from day one of service commencement and maintained throughout the contract. The scope covers licensing administration, application and data validation, landlord engagement, property inspections, reporting and enforcement support under the Housing Act 2004. The Council will retain statutory accountability and decisions; the contract will define the supplier’s supporting activities and escalation responsibilities.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 20 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 4 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 105429-2026

Last time this was bought

AT1576 - Selective and Additional Licensing Schemes

Awarded
15 October 2026
Value
£3,500,000

Matched on Luton Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Luton CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

83

Awards

50

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

All tenders and awards from Luton Council

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From notice 105429-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.