Award

Strategic Partner for Transformation

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Strategic Partner for Transformation" contract, issued by Southern Housing, is categorised under software programming and consultancy services. It has proceeded to the Award stage with Public Digital Limited being appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £375,000, will be delivered in England and spans from 1st October 2025 to 28th February 2026. The procurement method adopted was selective, specifically facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process was designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the suitability criteria set forth by the buying organisation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software consultancy and programming to establish a strategic partnership with Southern Housing, a prominent organisation based in London. Given the focus on transformation, businesses specialising in innovative tech solutions are well-positioned to benefit. SMEs, in particular, might find this an attractive opportunity to expand their market presence and showcase their capabilities on a substantial project, making it a springboard for future growth in the technology consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

Strategic Partner for Transformation

Notice Description

Strategic Partner for Transformation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57386892-4348-41a2-b7c2-6240e1cc543a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339f3ed0-d5df-4a7e-b45c-e8fa115343ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 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
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
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
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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