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WNC694489866

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by West Northamptonshire Council, involves a completed tender titled "WNC694489866" for the industry category of world wide web site operation host services. The contract entails a one-year renewal with Platform.sh Limited, based in Bristol, for hosting West Northamptonshire Council's website. This direct award took place under the "Below threshold - without competition" procurement method, signifying a light-touch regime approach. The contract commenced on 15th March 2025 and will conclude on 15th March 2026, with a gross value of £30,462.96. All activities are domiciled within the UKF24 region, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a clear opportunity for businesses involved in digital hosting services to explore collaboration with government bodies. While Platform.sh Limited secured this contract, the position signals potential future opportunities for medium and small-sized enterprises with expertise in web hosting. Such businesses looking to build partnerships with sub-central government authorities can benefit from understanding procurement avenues like direct awards under light-touch regimes, especially in similar public service projects.

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Notice Title

WNC694489866

Notice Description

1 year renewal of contract with Platform.sh for the hosting of WNC website this was directly awarded as existing supplier for 1 year at a cost of PS25,386

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016265-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,386 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PLATFORM.SH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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