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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WorkBuzz" was conducted by Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Middlesbrough, UK. This process falls within the industry category of software packages and information systems and is part of the goods procurement category. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and completed without competition. The associated contract was awarded to WorkBuzz Analytics Ltd on 10th April 2026, following the contract signing date. The contract period spans from 16th April 2026 to 15th April 2028, with a potential extension of 12 months. The procurement stage is complete with a direct award status, as recorded on 8th June 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. While the competitive aspect was bypassed through a direct award process, similar tenders could provide avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with distinct capabilities in delivering robust software solutions. Companies catering to the needs of public authorities, particularly those with expertise in software systems that enhance operational efficiency, would find this type of procurement process beneficial for expanding their market reach within the UK regions specified for delivery, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WorkBuzz

Notice Description

Direct Award Below Threshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afe3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053839-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,127 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WORKBUZZ ANALYTICS

Further Information

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