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Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by VICO HOMES LIMITED, focused on providing employee satisfaction surveys using an AI-driven management improvement platform. This project, addressing the needs of approximately 1400 employees, falls under the services industry category, specifically 79311000 - Survey services. The process was classified as ‘complete’ in the award stage, with the main location in Castleford, United Kingdom (region UKE). The procurement was executed using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £61,605.60, active from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2028. The contract award notice was published on 10th July 2026.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative survey and employee engagement solutions, particularly those adept in integrating AI technologies for management improvements. Companies like SMEs with a focus on modern data analytics and digital transformation are well-suited to compete in similar markets. By engaging with these innovative projects, businesses can enhance their portfolio with public sector contracts and expand their service offerings to include AI-driven solutions for organisational development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Surveys- Employee Satisfaction

Notice Description

Employee Satisfaction surveys, including industry first AI driven, management improvement platform. Approx 1400 employees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c839
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065024-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 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
VICO HOMES 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
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEST COMPANIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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