---
title: "BlueBox Income Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060001"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-06"
---

# BlueBox Income Software

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060001

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Thirteen Housing Group Limited based in Middlesbrough, aimed to procure the "BlueBox Income Software" for efficient property management. This process is relevant to the IT services sector, involving software development and support, with an industry focus on large property portfolios and corporate estates. The award stage was completed, and Trace Solutions, a supplier based in London, successfully secured the contract for providing the software services across various UK regions. The direct procurement method was employed due to the below-threshold value, negating the need for competition. Key dates include the start of the contract on 19th September 2025, with a potential extension until 2035, and the contract notice was published on 6th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and property management software, particularly those capable of customising solutions for large client portfolios. Companies offering cloud-based solutions and those equipped with tools for compliance and automated management will likely find growth potential by engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Given the nature of the contract, which spans several regions in the UK, businesses with robust infrastructure and a proven track record in handling large-scale software solutions would be ideal candidates for similar procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

Trace Solutions provides specialist property management software for large portfolios and corporate estates, offering integrated accounting, transaction management, lease management, and reporting, with features like automated service charges, compliance tools (e.g., RICS, HMRC), and cloud-based web apps (Mojo) for modern access, serving sectors from commercial to housing associations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000632-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £86,544 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRACE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000632-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000632-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thirteengroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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