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TEL L1 DA Feb26 - Sanctuary Housing Association - awarded

NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Northern Housing Consortium Limited has reached the award stage for the contract titled "TEL L1 DA Feb26 - Sanctuary Housing Association". The industry category is "Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment", with the contract being executed in Worcester, UK (Postal code: WR1 3ZQ). This procurement was conducted as a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Technology Enabled Lives framework. The contract commences on 2nd February 2026 and concludes on 1st February 2027, with a total value of £459,000. The procurement stage is now complete, with the notice of the award published on 29th January 2026, following the award on 21st January 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and medical equipment maintenance sectors, especially those capable of providing technology-enabled services. Businesses similar to Network Communication Systems Ltd, an SME, are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. This procurement supports both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering growth and innovation within these sectors. Companies looking to expand their clientele in the housing and maintenance services industry will find the framework agreement beneficial for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

TEL L1 DA Feb26 - Sanctuary Housing Association - awarded

Notice Description

This contract award notice is to notify the market that Sanctuary Housing Association based in Worcester, UK have appointed Network Communication Systems Limited as their Technology Enabled Lives provider for a period of ONE year. This appointment has been made under the Northern Housing Consortium's Technology Enabled Lives framework. (Contract Award Notice 2024/S 000-000849)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46e8bf0b-ffe7-490b-a148-9e6461b97699
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db121111-a123-442e-b7f3-d5f8389c8405
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Nicola Benson
Contact Email
nicola.benson@nhcprocurement.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3QD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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