Award

Homes England - Site Connectivity

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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Award

06 May 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency), focuses on site connectivity services for their offices, classified under IT services in the CPV scheme (ID: 72000000). The procurement process was completed through a direct award via the YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework (Reference: 1229). The awarded contract, valued at £55,000, covers the period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, with Newcastle upon Tyne being the headquarter location of the buying organisation. The current stage of the process is the award stage, with the award being published on 6th May 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing consulting, software development, and internet support. Enterprises that are small to medium-sized, as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly suitable to compete due to the tender's suitability criteria. Winning such a contract with Homes England could provide significant business growth prospects, visibility, and strengthen relationships within the public procurement sector. Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, an SME, was the successful supplier in this tender, reflecting the accessible nature of the procurement method for businesses of this scale.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Site Connectivity

Notice Description

Site connectivity for Homes England offices. Procured via YPO Network Connectivity and Telecommunication Solutions Framework - 1229.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7bdd0ab-b8f0-404e-8788-878f9a3baf58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff59bec4-04aa-46ab-906f-7f8e8fe310f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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