This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Citizen Housing Group Ltd, headquartered in Birmingham, has awarded a contract for the management of its commercial telecommunications equipment. This process falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited competition procurement method, as the tender was below the threshold. The procurement involved appointing a Strategic Partner for a two-year duration with a potential one-year extension option, estimated at an annual value of £60,000 and a total of £120,000 over the primary contract period. Key considerations involved management and consultancy services surrounding commercial telecommunications, effective from 1st July 2026, with the contract set to expire on 30th June 2027, but with an option to extend to 30th June 2028. The process has reached the award and contract stage as of 14th July 2026.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications services, consultancy, and equipment management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Cell:cm Limited, the winning bidder, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts by providing tailored solutions for telecommunications infrastructure and consultancy to public housing organizations like Citizen Housing Group Ltd. This contract enables participating businesses to offer strategic advice and manage access vetting systems for rooftop sites, facilitating ongoing tenant communications needs and contractor interactions. Businesses capable of providing innovative and efficient telecommunications services, particularly those adept at aligning offerings with public sector operational requirements, stand to gain substantial growth through collaboration with Citizen Housing Group Ltd.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2025 - 1075 Management of Citizen's Commercial Telecommunications Equipment

Notice Description

Citizen would like to appoint a Strategic Partner for a period of up to 2 years. We intend to enter into a contract for a range of Commercial Telecommunication services and advice including but not limited to: - Access Vetting System - Rooftop Sites - Managing access requests from Operators and existing and future communications rental tenants and their contractor. - Consultancy Services - for the commercial telecommunication equipment across Citizen's group. Detailed specifications for the services required are provided in Appendix 3 - Statement of Requirements. The estimated value of the Project is PS60,000 per annum (p.a.), and PS120,000 over the duration of the agreement. If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The 'Express Interest' button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in. Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of Citizen Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the Citizen E-Procurement portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated. Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers. NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. You must upload your bid by using the 'Attach Documents' button and your return must be submitted via 'Submit Return' on the Citizen E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066041-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELL:CM

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8a-2026-07-14T11:10:24+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-14T11:10:24+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8a",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CHC-8181",
            "name": "Citizen Housing Group Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-CHC",
                "id": "8181"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4040 Lakeside",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B377YN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Procurement@citizenhousing.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.citizenhousing.org.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-06493079",
            "name": "Cell:cm Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "06493079"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Deanway Business Park",
                "locality": "Handforth",
                "postalCode": "SK9 3HW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD62"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "enquiries@cellcm.com",
                "telephone": "07930873540"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CHC-8181",
        "name": "Citizen Housing Group Ltd"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8a",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "2025 - 1075 Management of Citizen's Commercial Telecommunications Equipment",
        "description": "Citizen would like to appoint a Strategic Partner for a period of up to 2 years. We intend to enter into a contract for a range of Commercial Telecommunication services and advice including but not limited to: - Access Vetting System - Rooftop Sites - Managing access requests from Operators and existing and future communications rental tenants and their contractor. - Consultancy Services - for the commercial telecommunication equipment across Citizen's group. Detailed specifications for the services required are provided in Appendix 3 - Statement of Requirements. The estimated value of the Project is PS60,000 per annum (p.a.), and PS120,000 over the duration of the agreement. If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The 'Express Interest' button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in. Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of Citizen Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the Citizen E-Procurement portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated. Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers. NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. You must upload your bid by using the 'Attach Documents' button and your return must be submitted via 'Submit Return' on the Citizen E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - limited competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-06493079",
                    "name": "Cell:cm Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "32522000",
                            "description": "Telecommunications equipment"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50330000",
                            "description": "Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "71316000",
                            "description": "Telecommunication consultancy services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKG3",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Management of Citizen's Commercial Telecommunications Equipment",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2028-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Initial 12 month contract with the option to extend for a further 12 months."
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 125000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-13T00:00:00+01:00",
            "agreedMetrics": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "title": "Delivery of contracted Services in accordance with the Specification",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "title": "Responsiveness to Citizen's communications and operational requests.",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "title": "Compliance with Data Protection Law and contractual data-handling requirements",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "4",
                    "title": "Completion of Annual Cyber Security Assurance Questionnaire",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "5",
                    "title": "Timely, compliant and proactive handling of Customer Complaints and expressions of dissatisfaction in accordance with Citizen's Complaints Policy.",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "id": "6",
                    "title": "Delivery of agreed social value commitments",
                    "observations": [
                        {
                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 1
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "066041-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066041-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-14T11:10:24+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}