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Employee Experience Platform

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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22 Jul 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an "Employee Experience Platform" was conducted by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, situated in Middlesbrough, England. This process falls under the software supply services industry category and targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. It utilises a direct procurement method known as a single tender action, executed below the threshold. The tender period closed on 1st June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2028. The award, marking the latest stage of this procurement process, was granted to Work Networks Limited on 29th April 2025, with their involvement formally published on 22nd July 2025.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for SMEs, as indicated by the tender's suitability designation. The procurement method suggests streamlined competition, making it attractive for businesses within the software supply sector aiming to expand their service offerings. Companies specialising in employee engagement and platform integration, especially those providing comprehensive support such as data migration and user onboarding, stand to benefit significantly. With a contract value of £90,539.16, this procurement could enhance the supplier's footprint in the public housing sector, providing long-term growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Employee Experience Platform

Notice Description

The scope the employee engagement platform will include access for all colleagues via web and mobile applications. The platform will include core features such as company newsfeeds, employee recognition tools, community groups, event calendars and real-time analytics. The platform and/or consultant will provide implementation support including data migration, user onboarding, admin training, and integration with existing systems (e.g., SSO, HRIS, and collaboration tools). Ongoing support will include access to a help desk and regular platform updates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bab156f9-c43b-4f61-8a74-2a172aebcefc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11e7b88-d1b4-4645-bab7-64a7907f430e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,539 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,539 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 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
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

WORK NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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