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Local Election Count Venue

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council, located at Angel Street, Northampton, as the buying organisation. This specific procurement is for the provision of a count venue for the May 2025 local election, falling under the services industry category, specifically hotel meeting and conference services. The procurement was completed using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract commenced on 13th March 2025 and will conclude on 14th July 2025 with Action Centres UK Ltd, a supplier based in Northampton, securing the award. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates being the signing and completion of the contract.

The tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and event management, particularly those capable of providing meeting and conference services. While Action Centres UK Ltd has secured this contract, similar procurement opportunities could be beneficial for large-scale businesses, and those operating in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors. As the procurement was conducted directly, businesses with established relationships and readiness to meet specific public sector needs may find growth opportunities in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Local Election Count Venue

Notice Description

Provision of a count venue for May 2025 election count.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031583-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,277 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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

ACTION CENTRES

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