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07 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IP Connectors Phase 1" involves the Thirteen Housing Group Limited, located in Middlesbrough, England. This contract falls under the information technology services category and pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, the process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Secureshield Ltd on 28th January 2026. The contract period is from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, and the tender is valued at £54,584.75.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to align their growth strategies with public sector demands in IT services. The structured engagement via a framework agreement suggests that companies with a focus on efficient, scalable IT solutions could potentially expand their market footprint by participating in similar tenders. Businesses operating in the technology sector with an ability to deliver specialized IT services would be well-suited to pursue contracts like this, positioning themselves strategically for future opportunities within public procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IP Connectors Phase 1

Notice Description

Direct Award via NHC Technology Enabled Lives framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5f9485a-c741-4d17-b95a-b593c6f9155a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4413fb5c-25de-4c70-8380-09849a5946b1
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,584 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,584 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Secureshield Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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