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09 Jul 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority under sub-central government located in Middlesbrough, has completed a procurement process for the 'Digital Care Call - Maintenance Contract'. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically related to telecommunications equipment and supplies, as well as call centre operations. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, resulting in the contract being awarded to Appello Careline Limited. The procurement stage is at completion, with the contract signed on 1st January 2026, and it is set to run until 31st December 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal. Key delivery locations span across several UK regions such as UKC, UKD, and UKI, among others.

This maintenance contract offers significant growth opportunities, especially for large enterprises experienced in telecommunications and call centre services, like Appello Careline Limited, who have successfully been awarded the contract. Organisations keen on expanding their service offerings within multiple UK regions and those aiming to establish strong partnerships with housing groups will find similar future opportunities appealing. Companies with technical expertise in digital care solutions and a keen interest in expanding their footprint in public sector tenders are well-positioned to compete effectively in such procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Care Call - Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

To provide maintenance services for Digital Care Call.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c77d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064700-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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

APPELLO CARELINE

Further Information

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