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IKEN - extension of Contract to end of February 2027

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by West Northamptonshire Council involves an extension of a contract with IKEN Business Ltd for their case management system used by Legal Services, valued at £40,824.00. This extension will remain active until the end of February 2027. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically licence management software and legal services, and involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom. Initiated as a direct award under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, this process was handled without competition, highlighting a strategic decision to continue the partnership with the existing supplier. The contract was signed on 24th November 2025 and is set to commence on 27th February 2026, with potential for additional licences if needed throughout 2026-2027.

This procurement offers consistent opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services and software development, particularly those dealing in licence management. Companies experienced in providing digital solutions to public authorities can leverage such extensions to solidify relationships with local councils, potentially unlocking further projects and collaborations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like IKEN Business Ltd, which focus on delivering specialised software solutions, are particularly well-suited due to the direct procurement approach favouring continuity and reliable service provision over competitive tendering. With growth potential in expanding service offerings and enhancing system capabilities, this tender provides a lucrative opportunity for sustainable business expansion.

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Notice Title

IKEN - extension of Contract to end of February 2027

Notice Description

Case Management System used by Legal Services - extension amount PS40824.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006132-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,824 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IKEN BUSINESS

Further Information

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