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Software Application Tender

NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP

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05 Jun 2025 at 10:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Software Application Tender" is organised by the North Star Housing Group, a sub-central government public authority located in Thornaby, United Kingdom. This award stage of the procurement, dated 5th June 2025, concerns the development of software applications, specifically aiming to enhance operational requirements for North Star and its tenants. The contract has been awarded to Housing Insight Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge, and it involves a limited procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £20,625 GBP, will cover the delivery of software packages and information systems over a three-year period starting on 16th June 2025.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses within the software development and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in mobile applications and performance optimisation. Businesses capable of providing tailored solutions that integrate well with existing systems and improve user interface designs would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The procurement process, while competitive, also encourages smaller enterprises to participate, as evidenced by the presence of small to medium-sized enterprise bids in the final stages. The collaboration offers scope for business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Application Tender

Notice Description

The Supplier shall be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of a mobile application tailored to meet the operational requirements of North Star and its tenants, including but not limited to improvements in user interface design, system integration, performance optimization, and overall functionality. All work shall be executed in accordance with the project specifications, timelines, and quality standards mutually agreed upon by both parties. The Supplier shall also provide necessary documentation, testing, and support services as required to ensure successful implementation and adoption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northstarhg.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6QN
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUSING INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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