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North Northamptonshire Council - Route Planning Software

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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12 Sep 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for North Northamptonshire Council involved the acquisition of route planning software specifically intended to support SEND, mainstream schools, social care, and home-to-school travel eligibility. The contract, under the title "Route Planning Software," falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is focused on the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. It follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from Lot 2: Cloud Software of the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework. The process has advanced to the award stage as of 12th September 2025. The contract spans from 21st May 2025 to 20th May 2027, with the award valued at £85,940. The procurement was led by North Northamptonshire Council, located at 41 Meadow Road, Kettering, with the assistance of their procurement team.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aligned with the services sector. Companies specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those already part of the G-Cloud 14 framework, would find this tender highly suitable given its focus on tailored route planning solutions. The involvement in such public sector contracts can enhance business growth by securing long-term partnerships, offering stability and visibility in government contracts, and facilitating entry into more sectors or geographical regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Route Planning Software

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council are seeking a suitably qualified supplier to provide route planning software to support with transport for SEND, mainstream schools, social care and home to school travel eligibility. This procurement will be managed and awarded using Lot 2: Cloud Software of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework (Ref No. RM1557.14) and is open to relevant suppliers identified therein only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a68335a-2a61-412f-b72f-c9a45444d425
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£85,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 20 May 2027 1-2 years
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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 3000

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

QROUTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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