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29 Jul 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Waste Services Communication and Behavioural Change Strategy Development" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, England. This tender falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a focus on the East Midlands region. The process has reached the award stage, as of 29th July 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 30th June 2026. The contract is valued at £82,990 GBP and spans from 1st July 2026 to 1st July 2027. The procurement method used was a limited, competitive quotation below threshold, suggesting a tailored approach for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs looking to expand within the public sector, particularly those specialising in waste management and behavioural change consultancy services. With the contract awarded to BEHAVIOUR CHANGE LIMITED, whose scale indicates an SME status as well, it highlights the council's commitment to engaging smaller, specialised businesses. This contract could serve as a strategic opportunity for similar businesses to demonstrate their expertise in communication strategies and influence local government projects, potentially leading to further opportunities within the region or sector.

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Notice Title

Waste Services Communication and Behavioural Change Strategy Development

Notice Description

Waste Services Communication and Behavioural Change Strategy Development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-656b3e9a-0d5f-406e-aaaf-7ebbd0ccb4ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a63926-b5fd-457c-9675-9510ccf8a161
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£82,990 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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