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12 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Route Optimisation Work" project was managed by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on business services within the consulting industry. This project aimed to utilise RouteSmart High-Level Modelling to optimise waste and recycling collection across West Northamptonshire. Operating in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, the procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th June 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 2nd June 2028. This contract was awarded to Integrated Skills Ltd for a total value of £23,940, with the award notice published on 12th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consulting services, particularly those with expertise in route optimisation and logistical efficiencies. Large enterprises may particularly benefit from such contracts given the project’s scale and requirements. While SMEs and VCSEs were noted as unsuitable for this procurement, the involvement of a significant public authority like West Northamptonshire Council highlights the potential avenue for future business growth in public sector collaboration. Companies offering technological insights and logistical consulting would be well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Route Optimisation Work

Notice Description

RouteSmart High-Level Modellling to estimate the potential cost saving available by collecting the waste and recycling of West Northamptonshire as a whole, rather than in the former Waste Collection Authority areas

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51db3b08-694e-43f7-87d7-3106fcc33cac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b208df69-e5f5-4fc0-aa0f-8fae346caf90
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 202512 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED SKILLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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