--- title: "Finance & People Services - Transformation Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bf60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bf60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bf60.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED" published: "2026-06-29" --- # Finance & People Services - Transformation Project Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bf60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bf60.json) ## Summary Thirteen Housing Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Finance & People Services - Transformation Project". This process, focused on the service sector, aims to develop integrated, user-friendly systems within its Middlesbrough locality in the UKC region. The market engagement is intended to refine their understanding of modern, end-to-end service delivery models that integrate finance, HR, and operational processes. Business users are invited to register their interest by 30th September 2026, showcasing similar functionalities they have implemented. This engagement presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and computer consultancy services, particularly those with experience in transforming finance and HR systems in complex environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in designing modern, cloud-based solutions that enhance organisational efficiency while reducing complexity are particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging in this preliminary market process, suppliers can potentially influence the future procurement landscape and develop partnerships that could lead to long-term benefits beyond the initial contract, anticipated to begin in mid-2027. ## Notice This preliminary market engagement is intended to help us test our thinking, understand what good looks like in practice and learn from organisations that have taken a similar approach. Thirteen Housing Group is exploring how to transform our Finance and People services, and the technology, delivery approach and partnerships that could enable that change. We are not approaching this as a like-for-like system replacement. Our starting point is the service and operating model: support can feel fragmented and process-heavy, routine activity is not always as simple as it should be, and more complex or sensitive issues do not always have the ownership (or ownership is not visible), consistency and visibility we want. Some capability gaps have also been filled in ways that add to overall complexity. We want a more joined-up, experience-led model that gives colleagues and managers clarity about what to do, where to go and what is happening. It should be: - simpler to access and use - more consistent in how cases and processes are handled end-to-end - better able to support good decisions, strong controls and better outcomes - underpinned by modern, well-integrated technology that reduces complexity rather than adding to it Technology is a critical enabler, but the transformation is the goal. What we are interested in learning about We're keeping things open, but we expect future solutions and approaches to cover: - Service and operating model service-led design for Finance and People, rather than technology-led replacement - one front door, triage and case management manager and colleague self-service with clear guardrails workflow, approvals, knowledge and guidance in the flow of work implementation, adoption and phased delivery approaches that reduce complexity and risk Finance capability We are seeking a modern, integrated Finance capability that supports strong financial management, control and insight across the organisation. This includes: - day-to-day financial management, budgeting, planning and forecasting - Purchase to Pay - Invoice to Cash - Record to Report - Budgeting and Forecasting - Treasury management - Tax compliance and reporting - Fixed Assets (including component accounting) - End-to-end Contract Management integration between Finance, payroll and related operational systems procurement integrated with Finance to support better commercial insight, contract management, spend visibility and control across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, reflecting annual third-party spend of over PS300m in goods and services HR / People capability - employee records and lifecycle management recruitment, onboarding and retention - payroll and workforce data - case management for sensitive processes such as grievances, disciplinaries and absence - reporting and analytics Across both - modern, cloud-based solutions - simple, user-friendly design - strong integration across Finance, payroll, HR and other key systems - coherent capability that reduces the need for bespoke workarounds - responsible and well-governed use of automation and AI What we would like to hear from the market - how organisations with similar needs, particularly in housing or other complex, regulated service environments, have approached this kind of transformation - what good looks like in practice for a joined-up Finance and People ecosystem - the capabilities, delivery models and architecture options we should consider - the main risks, dependencies and sequencing choices we should think about early - what should typically sit within a core platform, and what may be better provided through complementary tools practical lessons from implementation, adoption and operating model change How we may engage We may invite interested suppliers and partners with a clear track record of supporting such transformation to take part in proportionate market engagement activity, including short questionnaires, requests for written information, demonstrations, informal discussions or discovery sessions. Taking part is entirely optional and will not affect any future procurement. Important information This is preliminary market engagement only. It is not a tender, call for competition or contract opportunity. We will not award any contract at this stage. Thirteen is not committing to any particular procurement route, solution or scope. We may change or stop this engagement at any time. You will take part at your own cost. Any future procurement will be subject to a separate formal process. ### Planning Information Register your interest by providing examples of similar functionality you have delivered. Where possible, please include links or demonstrations for us to review. Email procurement@thirteengroup.co.uk. We will reach out to all suppliers if we require more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060876-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 30 May 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2026 at 14:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060876-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060876-2026 29th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.thirteengroup.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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