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title: "Regional Merchant Collaboration and Supply Chain Optimisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROSPER PROCUREMENT LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Regional Merchant Collaboration and Supply Chain Optimisation

Buyer: PROSPER PROCUREMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690ed

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "Regional Merchant Collaboration and Supply Chain Optimisation" was initiated by PROSPER PROCUREMENT LIMITED, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with THE HOUSING LAB LTD being the awarded supplier for a contract valued at £74,125. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to end on 5th August 2026, with a possible extension up to 30th October 2026. The procurement method used was a limited competition due to being below the threshold, involving housing associations and building materials merchants in the UKC region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in the fields of supply chain management, research and development, and consultancy services. Businesses that have a strong understanding of merchant collaboration and supply chain optimisation, particularly within the housing sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. With the potential for further methodology and delivery approaches being investigated, firms capable of innovative supply chain solutions might find themselves in a position to extend their involvement through subsequent contracts or extensions.

## Notice

The design, testing and development of a regional merchant collaboration and supply chain optimisation model involving housing associations and building materials merchants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040839-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 5 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,125 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROSPER PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE28 9NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HOUSING LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040839-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040839-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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