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title: "IP Connectors Phase 1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# IP Connectors Phase 1

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f9485a-c741-4d17-b95a-b593c6f9155a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IP Connectors Phase 1" involves the Thirteen Housing Group Limited, located in Middlesbrough, England. This contract falls under the information technology services category and pertains to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, the process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Secureshield Ltd on 28th January 2026. The contract period is from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, and the tender is valued at £54,584.75.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to align their growth strategies with public sector demands in IT services. The structured engagement via a framework agreement suggests that companies with a focus on efficient, scalable IT solutions could potentially expand their market footprint by participating in similar tenders. Businesses operating in the technology sector with an ability to deliver specialized IT services would be well-suited to pursue contracts like this, positioning themselves strategically for future opportunities within public procurement.

## Notice

Direct Award via NHC Technology Enabled Lives framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4413fb5c-25de-4c70-8380-09849a5946b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,584 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,584 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURESHIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4413fb5c-25de-4c70-8380-09849a5946b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4413fb5c-25de-4c70-8380-09849a5946b1
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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