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Data Observatory & Instant Atlas

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Kirklees Council, located in Huddersfield, England, as the buying organisation. The project, titled "Data Observatory & Instant Atlas," falls under the IT services industry category and involves consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement method utilised is a direct award via a Framework. The tender period concluded on 24 January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 1 February 2026 and ending on 31 January 2029. The award status is active, as of 31 January 2026, with ESRI (UK) Limited selected as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those capable of delivering consulting and software development services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria mentioned. With the procurement delivering services via a Framework agreement and a substantial contract valued at £42,444, businesses that specialise in housing, environmental, and planning solutions can leverage this project to enhance their growth and establish a long-term relationship with Kirklees Council.

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Notice Title

Data Observatory & Instant Atlas

Notice Description

For the supply of Kirklees Data Observatory CCS Vertical Applications Solutions framework (VAS) (RM6259) Lot 3 - Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4932d86f-7638-48f8-b2e3-e6c7a3f92a95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dab58e9-6d0d-4fbc-8181-410c985c7125
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award via a Framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,444 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESRI (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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