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WEST CHIS Subscription

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council, which has completed the procurement of "WEST CHIS Subscription" related to construction services under the CPV classification 71500000. The procurement category is classified as goods, with the contract aimed at providing construction-related information materials. The location for delivery is specified as postal code NN1 1ED, Northampton, England. The procurement, concluded as an award stage, utilised a procurement method classified as "Other - Waiver." The award was issued on 4th August 2026, with the contract period spanning from 5th August 2026 to 31st August 2026. The contract was valued at £29,000, provided by S&P Global (IHS Global Limited).

This procurement presents business growth opportunities primarily for companies involved in the construction sector. However, given the procurement method of a waiver, it might be more suitable for established organisations that have pre-existing relationships or special capabilities sought by the council, as the process does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs. Companies offering innovative information materials that can enhance construction project efficiency would find this contract aligning with their business strengths and could potentially leverage this procurement as a stepping stone to securing future contracts with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WEST CHIS Subscription

Notice Description

Provision of construction related information materials

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-655bc41f-c950-44b7-90fc-1a2ebbcd4536
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444c58dd-c3c2-4f52-bd49-459bdccb3a29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S&P GLOBAL (IHS GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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