Pobl Student Homes Software System

Descriptions

Description of goods or services required:Pobl student homes currently manage 46 units of student accommodation in Cardiff.Pobl are to acquire a further 110 units of student accommodation in Aberystwyth in 2020 and a further 361 units in Aberystwyth in 2021.Pobl’s intentions are to invest in a software system to assist in the following areas:•Marketing of accommodation (including pictures/ virtual tours?/ prices of various types of rooms)•Enquiries/ FAQ’s•Student to be able to select building/ floor/ room they want to book – rooms show available/ unavailable•Students to be able to upload required documentation (such as guarantor information)•Students to complete online induction (not to be able to progress with booking until all completed/ passed)•Student to pay deposit (via link?)•Online tenancy to be signed•Once all areas above completed – arrival date/time allocation can be booked•Online inventory (including photo uploads)•Online inspections (to link into inventory. Must allow photos to be attached and viewed)•Recharge students for damage etc and payments to be made•To link into Dynamics 365 system to create/ end tenanciesThere may also be an option of adding other key worker accommodation based around the Cardiff area such as medical accommodation (200 units).Pobl are reviewing their current computer systems (Open Housing/ Capita and in-house systems) and are looking to utilise Dynamics 365 in order to satisfy its long-term software goals and where possible, to rationalise the number of software providers it commissions. The long-term software goals are:•Cloud based, longevity and durability•Productivity gains•Cost savings•Usability on smart phone or other type of mobile applicationPlease contact Andrew Ford or Katie Lewis if you require additional information or wish to arrange a demonstration of your software solutions. Contact details are:Andrew Ford – andrew.ford@poblgroup.co.uk / 01792 488201Katie Lewis – katie.lewis@poblgroup.co.uk / 01792 488128NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=88760.