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title: "HDRC NY Thiscovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05430c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-04"
---

# HDRC NY Thiscovery

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05430c

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## Summary

The contract "HDRC NY Thiscovery" was awarded by The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government public authority in Northallerton, United Kingdom. The procurement focused on the acquisition of the Thiscovery platform's Communities module, supporting public involvement in research, within the software and information systems industry. Identified by OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-05430c", this contracting process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 30th May 2025 and the commencement on 1st July 2025, running until the end of December 2028. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold without competition, highlighting a streamlined process benefiting from dedicated HDRC NY grant funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software and digital engagement platforms. SMEs, like THIS Labs Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes where niche expertise and the ability to tailor innovative solutions to public sector needs are valued. The procurement approach suggests opportunities for similar businesses to engage in partnerships or subcontracting arrangements, particularly if they offer enhancements to community engagement technologies and solutions in the public sector.

## Notice

A contract to procure the Thiscovery platform - specifically the Thiscovery Communities module, to support the delivery our public involvement and community engagement in research. We seek to procure this until December 2028, with an option to break/cancel our use after 18 months from contract signing. https://www.thiscovery.org/ This will be funded from our HDRC NY grant ie we have dedicated funding for this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030016-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THIS LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030016-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030016-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
- https://www.thiscovery.org/

## Provenance

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