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NKDC WLDC ICT Partnership - Data Centre Licences

WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "NKDC WLDC ICT Partnership - Data Centre Licences" involves West Lindsey District Council as the main buying organisation, with North Kesteven District Council being a beneficiary. This procurement belongs to the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract having been formally awarded on 30th January 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award via the Procurement Services Framework Y23065, with the contract running from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2031. The location specified for delivery is in England, United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract is £800,000.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations in the IT services sector, especially those specialising in software product provisioning and associated services, to engage in substantial government partnerships. Although the contract was awarded to BOXXE Ltd, a large enterprise, similar future tenders might offer potential for other large-scale IT firms that can demonstrate expertise in data centre software solutions. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality IT services and support, and capable of navigating direct award frameworks, would find such procurement processes beneficial for growth and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

NKDC WLDC ICT Partnership - Data Centre Licences

Notice Description

The buyer is NKDC and WLDC is a beneficiary for the renewal of Data Centre software licences. This award notice is published late due to administrative matters having needed to be resolved. A contract was awarded having accessed the Procurement Services Framework Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7c2e972-70a4-4244-8119-dd4743c0dcaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1391317c-c965-42c7-94e7-34ebb4229a5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 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 LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GAINSBOROUGH
Postcode
DN21 2NA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Gainsborough South-West
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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