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LCS Project Data engineering

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the 'LCS Project Data Engineering' contract aimed at supporting the development of semantic models and Power BI reports. The contract involves data engineering services necessary for loading and transforming data from multiple systems into Microsoft Fabric. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The awarded date was 23 September 2025, with the contract being active from 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025. This contract was awarded to SWORD IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a large enterprise based in Staines-Upon-Thames, specialising in computer support services. The total contract value is £29,250.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and data engineering services, particularly those capable of managing and transforming data for analytics platforms. Companies already serving regional public authorities or those wishing to penetrate this sector might find similar future tenders appealing. While this specific contract did not involve competition due to its direct procurement method, understanding such projects could help smaller enterprises align and prepare for upcoming tenders in related IT services, enhancing their potential for business growth within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

LCS Project Data engineering

Notice Description

data engineering requirements necessary to support the development of semantic models and Power BI reports by loading and transforming data from multiple systems into Microsoft Fabric

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a041
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058937-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 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

SWORD IT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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