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NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the awarding process for the procurement tender titled "NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner," under the industry category of Information Technology Services. This initiative is designed to enhance the council's digital services and data capabilities. The procurement was undertaken through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically from the CCS Framework RM6263 Digital Specialists and Programmes. The awarded contract, valued at £690,350, is designated for the period from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2027 and targets the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process involved a selective method, focusing on ensuring suitable suppliers for the council's transformation programme goals.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in agile project delivery and digital service innovation. The awarded supplier, Opencast Software Europe Ltd, is invited to collaborate with internal teams to uplift digital capability and deliver insight-driven services. Businesses with expertise in content design, user experience, and data engineering are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, allowing them to contribute to meaningful public service advancements. The process underscores a favourable environment for SMEs to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-impact, flexible, and outcome-focused improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking a delivery partner to support the transformation of its digital services and data capabilities in line with our transformation programme's efficiency and user-centred goals. This opportunity offers suppliers the chance to lead agile, multidisciplinary teams delivering high-impact outcomes across content design, user experience, and data engineering. The successful supplier will work collaboratively with internal teams, embed agile ways of working, uplift digital capability, and deliver accessible, insight-driven services that enable channel shift and better decision-making. This is a chance to shape meaningful public service improvements while working in a flexible, iterative, and outcomes-focused environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7b3909-12df-43d9-a632-af88f1edfe3a
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£690,350 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£690,350 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE

Further Information

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