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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for the "LaunchPad Consultant" contract, intended to support the implementation of the NEC CRM system. This limited process, characterised by its below-threshold competition, concluded with an award to Gravitas Recruitment Group Limited. The contract spans from 9th July 2026 to 8th July 2027, with a total value of £46,080. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeted at recruitment services, and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in CRM system implementation and recruitment services. Companies like Gravitas Recruitment Group Limited, which are equipped to undertake comprehensive recruitment services, stand to benefit from such contracts. The opportunity caters particularly to large-scale recruitment firms capable of delivering value across diverse regions in the UK, leveraging their extensive networks and resources to meet the contractual commitments stipulated by Thirteen Housing Group Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LaunchPad Consultanct

Notice Description

Support for implementation of NEC CRM system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d863
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072524-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 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
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

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

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