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Microsoft Fabric Partner

BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Believe Housing Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Seaham, UK, focused on securing a 'Microsoft Fabric Partner' within the information technology services sector. The procurement followed a 'limited' method, characterised by below-threshold, limited competition, and reached the 'award' stage as of 9th April 2026. This process was completed, with ANS Group Limited from Manchester being the awarded supplier. The value of the contract is £113,000, with a gross amount of £135,600, and covers a contract period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. Key delivery locations include the region of UKC14, and the legal basis for this tender is aligned with the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in providing Microsoft solutions. Although the procurement method was limited and below threshold, which may reduce competition levels, it still represents a substantial contract value that could help the winning supplier, ANS Group Limited, consolidate their market presence within public sector IT services. Enterprises similar to ANS Group that can offer robust technological solutions may find opportunities for growth in future tenders administered by similar public authorities. They could position themselves well by focusing on building strong relationships with government buyers and enhancing their service portfolios to cater to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Fabric Partner

Notice Description

Microsoft (MS) Fabric Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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