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Histories of Northamptonshire App Development

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Histories of Northamptonshire App Development", aimed at creating an app to engage users with the history and heritage of Northamptonshire. This contract falls under the services category and is part of the public authority's sub-central government operations, based in Northampton, UKF24 region. The procurement was conducted under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. AR Media Productions Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £30,000, which commenced on 27 March 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026. The procurement process was conducted as a "Below threshold - unknown" type.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in app development, mobile-telephone services, and IT software. Companies with expertise in creating engaging, industry-specific software packages could find this contract particularly beneficial, as it invites them to contribute to cultural engagement and digital innovation. Additionally, businesses based in or familiar with the United Kingdom's region UKF2 may have a locational advantage in understanding the heritage themes required for this app development.

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Notice Title

Histories of Northamptonshire App Development

Notice Description

DEVELOP, DESIGN AND PRODUCE AN APP THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE TO PHYSICALLY EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AS CONTAINED IN THE MUSEUM EXHIBITION A HISTORY OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE IN 100 OBJECTS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050917
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017589-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48517000 - IT software package

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 31 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

AR MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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