Award

Employee Engagement Platform

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Northumberland County Council involves the acquisition of a cloud-based Employee Engagement Platform intended to facilitate continuous listening, organisational insight, and bolster OD, culture, DEI, and wellbeing programmes. This contract falls under the software package and information systems industry category, specifically in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contracting phase already completed. Initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the award was confirmed to HiveHR Limited on 15th March 2026, with the contract starting on 31st March 2026 and concluding on 30th March 2028. The contract holds a value of £78,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering cloud-based platforms that enhance employee engagement and organisational capabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are the well-suited contenders for this contract, given the suitability criteria outlined. As businesses aim to expand their influence and contribution within the public sector, engaging in tenders such as this one can provide valuable growth avenues and reinforce their market presence. HiveHR Limited's success in securing the contract exemplifies the potential for SMEs in similar sectors to cultivate further prospects in governmental procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Employee Engagement Platform

Notice Description

Employee Engagement Platform - A cloud-based Employee Engagement Platform to support continuous listening, organisational insight, and strengthen OD, culture, DEI and wellbeing programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-057fe224-4a00-41bb-8e11-fef14e392195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35c8243-a3a9-4b51-a53a-e96b4d0e38f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIVEHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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