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BlueBox Income Software

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Thirteen Housing Group Limited based in Middlesbrough, aimed to procure the "BlueBox Income Software" for efficient property management. This process is relevant to the IT services sector, involving software development and support, with an industry focus on large property portfolios and corporate estates. The award stage was completed, and Trace Solutions, a supplier based in London, successfully secured the contract for providing the software services across various UK regions. The direct procurement method was employed due to the below-threshold value, negating the need for competition. Key dates include the start of the contract on 19th September 2025, with a potential extension until 2035, and the contract notice was published on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and property management software, particularly those capable of customising solutions for large client portfolios. Companies offering cloud-based solutions and those equipped with tools for compliance and automated management will likely find growth potential by engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Given the nature of the contract, which spans several regions in the UK, businesses with robust infrastructure and a proven track record in handling large-scale software solutions would be ideal candidates for similar procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

BlueBox Income Software

Notice Description

Trace Solutions provides specialist property management software for large portfolios and corporate estates, offering integrated accounting, transaction management, lease management, and reporting, with features like automated service charges, compliance tools (e.g., RICS, HMRC), and cloud-based web apps (Mojo) for modern access, serving sectors from commercial to housing associations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060001
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000632-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,544 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thirteengroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1QG
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRACE SOLUTIONS

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