---
title: "Resilient Internet Connection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068885"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068885.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# Resilient Internet Connection

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068885

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a public authority classified under sub-central government located in Middlesbrough, UK. The tender, titled "Resilient Internet Connection," falls within the services industry, specifically targeting software packages and information systems as well as IT services. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded to Virgin Media Business Ltd. The contract, valued at £97,020 gross, was signed on 23rd March 2026 and will commence on 1st June 2026, concluding on 31st May 2031. The delivery addresses cover multiple regions across the UK from UKC to UKK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software systems. Large-scale enterprises like Virgin Media Business Ltd have been successful in securing this contract, illustrating potential lucrative opportunities for similar companies in the technology and communications sectors. Businesses with solutions for resilient internet connectivity or that can offer comprehensive IT services may find similar tenders beneficial in expanding their market presence across the UK regions. The procurement method was below threshold, indicating a preference for cost-effective solutions that still meet the essential resilience requirements.

## Notice

Resilient Internet Connection via Exception to Standing Orders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036599-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,850 |

## 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036599-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036599-2026
  22nd April 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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