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Homes England - Data City Licences

HOMES ENGLAND

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question involves Homes England, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, who has successfully awarded a contract titled "Homes England - Data City Licences." This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract commenced on 23rd January 2026 and is set to conclude on 22nd January 2030. The total gross contract value amounts to £57,600. The award stage is complete, with the contract being signed on 16th January 2026, and the relevant notice was published on 9th February 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in data management and platform services, to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Although the direct procurement method limited competition in this particular instance, SMEs like DATA CITY INNOVATIONS LTD, who secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for small to medium enterprises to benefit from similar future opportunities. Businesses situated across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, are well-positioned to deliver services under such contracts, thereby advancing their growth and footprint in the public contracting space.

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Notice Title

Homes England - Data City Licences

Notice Description

UK Platform licences for Data City.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011383-2026
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

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
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
transparency@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA CITY INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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