Award

Mobile Network & Devices

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, involved a direct award for Mobile Network & Devices under the CCS Network Framework. This contract, valued at £926,808, is classified under the information technology services category and targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, as the award was published on 13 April 2026, following an award date of 11 March 2026. The contract period is from 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2031. The procurement utilised a direct award via an external framework, specifically the CCS Network Framework, signifying a streamlined procurement approach.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in delivering robust information technology services. As it is suitable for SMEs, smaller enterprises capable of providing competitive mobile network and device solutions might benefit from this and similar future contracts. The contract was awarded to British Telecommunications, a large-scale supplier, indicating the importance of proven capability and scale in fulfilling such contracts. Businesses aspiring to compete in this realm should focus on building partnerships or enhancing service delivery capabilities aligned with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Network & Devices

Notice Description

Direct Award via CCS Network Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-767edaa1-ab99-4aaa-863c-919d3d2298d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6784d473-1692-4406-8376-1d25c68899df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via External Framework (CCS Network Framework)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£926,808 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£926,808 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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