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31 Jul 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the provision of annual licensing, support, and maintenance of the Evo Transport module within its Synergy Education Case Management System. The project falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement, with a total value of GBP 218,318.15, is being delivered through a call-off arrangement from the Government Commercial Agency's Vertical Application Solutions framework (RM6259). The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 31st July 2026, following the closing of the tender period on 22nd July 2026. The successful supplier, Access UK Limited, will commence the contract from 23rd July 2026, with services scheduled to run until 22nd July 2031, covering the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

The tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale businesses operating within the software and information systems sector. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive software tools, particularly those already engaging with government frameworks, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. While the procurement is not specifically oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, it provides a platform for larger firms to expand their service delivery within the public sector, leveraging established relationships with local councils and extending technical support capabilities across educational management systems. The selective procurement method emphasises the importance of matching specialist expertise with public sector demands, fostering strategic partnerships and improving service efficiency.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Evo Transport Module within Synergy

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking provision of annual licensing, support and maintenance of the Evo Transport module within it's Synergy Education Case Management System. This procurement will be managed and awarded using the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Vertical Application Solutions framework (RM6259).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b011792-aeae-4bb8-bd77-b271a01b05c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2f6c0-e19c-4c91-9f53-5c93a52fdf73
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£218,318 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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