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HongKongers

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, operating as a public authority under sub-central government classification, has completed a procurement process titled "HongKongers" under the services category. The procurement aimed to provide ongoing support to new arrivals and was executed using a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract covers the region of UKC12 in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, with the contract period stretching from 31st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to North East HongKongers on 6th October 2025, and the award was made active as of 14th November 2025. The value of the contract is £21,000 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses capable of delivering community, social, and personal services. Given its focus, organisations that specialise in cultural integration, social support services, or have experience working with migrant communities might find this contract particularly relevant. Although awarded, similar future opportunities may be appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to meet the specific needs of new arrivals. Such contracts can offer growth opportunities for businesses looking to expand their offerings within the governmental and community support sectors.

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Notice Title

HongKongers

Notice Description

Provide ongoing support to new arrivals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e195
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074026-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST HONGKONGERS

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