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Knowledge Mining

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Knowledge Mining" in the services industry. This project was part of an effort to advance a proof-of-concept into a deliverable product, utilising 25 days of support from Simpson Associates Information Services Limited. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and falls under a concession special regime. The process reached the award stage and the contract is valued at £36,648 gross, with the contract period running from 3rd November 2025 to 27th February 2026. The project is based in the region of UKE in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in data capture services and related industries. Given its nature and the direct procurement method, it is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Simpson Associates, who have established the initial proof of concept and have been tasked with transforming it into an actionable solution. The opportunity illustrates how public sector projects can provide a platform for businesses to demonstrate and expand their capabilities in innovative data service solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowledge Mining

Notice Description

NYC worked with Microsoft and Simpson Associates to create a proof of concept, this contract is for the additional work required to turn the proof of concept into a deliverable product and will require 25 days of support from Simpson Associates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068827-2025
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

72313000 - Data capture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

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