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Salary Benchmarking Service

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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06 Jan 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Salary Benchmarking Service" was conducted by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority based in Middlesbrough, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of services and has been completed with the award of a contract through a limited procurement method. The contract was awarded to Gallagher Communications Ltd on 28th October 2025, and it is set to run until 28th October 2028. The service will be delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The main procurement category of this contract is services, with a focus on hardware consultancy services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in employee engagement, internal communications, and change management services. Given the procurement's focus on transforming complex HR information into engaging communications, companies skilled in digital platforms and data-driven strategies could benefit. The limited competition procurement method suggests that businesses with unique expertise or specialised capabilities in strategic internal communications will have a competitive edge. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for medium to large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive benefits communication and transformation management across various regions in the UK.

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Notice Title

Salary Benchmarking Service

Notice Description

Gallagher Communication Limited (part of the larger Gallagher group) provides strategic internal communications, employee engagement, benefits communication, and change management services, helping organizations align their people with business goals through tailored strategies, digital platforms, and data-driven insights to improve performance, culture, and employee experience. They specialize in transforming complex HR/benefits information into clear, engaging communications that boost employee understanding and connection, from pensions to major transformation projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000701-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2028 3-4 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

GALLAGHER COMMUNICATIONS

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