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Renewal of web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Renewal of web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting" in the Goods category. This contract was awarded to Avco Systems for facilitating secure, web-based file transfers and hosting services applicable to educational institutions. The procurement decision, made via a direct method classified as "Below threshold - without competition", was marked complete, with the award process currently pending. The contract period spans from 13th May 2025 to 6th May 2026 and primarily serves the region of Northampton, UKF24. The procurement process aligns with the legal framework denoted by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity for suppliers involved in educational software and related services, particularly those who specialise in providing secure file transfer solutions and hosting services for educational institutions. Large-scale companies like Avco Systems, which have the capability to efficiently handle direct procurement methods, would be ideal competitors for such contracts. This award allows Avco Systems to enhance their market presence and expand service offerings within the educational sector, reinforcing connections with local government entities.

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Notice Title

Renewal of web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting

Notice Description

web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting - single supplier market and best value procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05121d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020887-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,390 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 6 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kayley Lakin - Procurement Business Partner
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

AVCO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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