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Photobook Mobile Working Solution

THURROCK COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Grays, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "Photobook Mobile Working Solution." This tender, identified as Ps-2025-173, falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software supply services. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded to HOUSEMARK LTD. Key dates include the contract signing on 2nd November 2025, and it commenced on 3rd November 2025, with the potential to extend beyond its initial two-year term until 2nd November 2028. The services will be delivered across multiple UK regions, offering extensive coverage across the nation.

This tender represents valuable growth opportunities for businesses involved in software supply and mobile working solutions, particularly SMEs capable of delivering innovative remote work technologies. A business with expertise in developing and implementing mobile solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, underscores a substantial investment by the council, highlighting the importance of mobile solutions in modernising public sector operations. Such tenders can open doors for expansion, providing a platform to demonstrate capability and reliability in governmental technological enhancements.

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Notice Title

Photobook Mobile Working Solution

Notice Description

Photobook Mobile Working Solution - A mobile working solution to enable officers to work remotely and complete a range of tasks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073711-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUSEMARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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