Award

Homes England - Provision of Huddle Official

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Homes England - Provision of Huddle Official" involves Homes England, a prominent organisation located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This contract focuses on the provision of a cloud collaboration data-sharing application within the software package and information systems sector, classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, with the procurement stage now complete, evidenced by an award notice published on 9 February 2026. The tender period concluded on 7 November 2025, and the contract runs from 30 November 2025 to 29 November 2027, marking a substantial two-year engagement valued at £80,000.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the software and information systems industry, particularly those providing cloud-based collaboration solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this tender beneficial for growth, given Homes England's focus on inclusive engagement. Companies that have the capacity to deliver innovative digital collaboration tools or wish to expand their footprint in public sector contracting would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Provision of Huddle Official

Notice Description

Provision of the Huddle Official - Cloud Collaboration data sharing application Procured via CCS GCloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-456ce233-0fc6-4fb5-875a-4e974855f263
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1923bab9-7dc3-476e-84a9-e99775bc34bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Shaun Naylor
Contact Email
shaun.naylor@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001234500

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN TECHNOLOGY

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