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29 Jul 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BigChange - 2 Year Renewal" contract has been completed by the Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority functioning under the sub-central government category. The contract involves a two-year license for the BigChange platform, with a status marked as complete. The buyer, located at 2 Hudson Quay, Middlesbrough, has finalised this procurement through a direct method below threshold, without open competition. The procurement concerned goods in the telematics system industry category, spread across multiple regions of the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The contract was signed on 22 July 2026 and is set to commence on 1 October 2026, with an end date of 30 September 2028.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in supplying telematics systems. The procurement was conducted without open competition, meaning businesses with established relationships and capabilities in this niche were likely to be advantageous. Medium-sized enterprises, similar to the supplier, BIGCHANGE LIMITED, which secured the award, can find prospects in similar below-threshold procurements by showcasing specialised, reliable solutions that meet specific public sector needs. The clear timelines and set regions allow businesses to plan resource allocation efficiently and target their offerings to meet sub-central government demands adequately.

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Notice Title

BigChange - 2 Year Renewal

Notice Description

2 Year License for the BigChange platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d60a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071540-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

32441300 - Telematics system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,929 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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

BIGCHANGE

Further Information

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