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Northampton Wayfinding and Welcome signage

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract to MAYNARD DESIGN CONSULTANCY LIMITED for the project titled "Northampton Wayfinding and Welcome signage". This procurement falls under the services category specifically related to research and development services and related consultancy. The project aims to design bespoke wayfinding and welcome signage for Northampton, engaging with the manufacturer throughout to ensure quality and accuracy until installation. Located in Northampton, UK, the procurement process has reached the contract award stage with the contract becoming active on 6th February 2026 and concluded by 5th August 2027. The total contract value is £49,506, adhering to a procurement method described as below threshold - unknown.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy, signage manufacturing, and installation services. Companies experienced in collaborating with local government to deliver bespoke design solutions could greatly benefit from similar opportunities. The procurement method suggests accessibility for SMEs, making it a notable chance for small and medium enterprises capable of fulfilling public sector design and manufacturing needs to expand their portfolios and enhance their market visibility.

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Notice Title

Northampton Wayfinding and Welcome signage

Notice Description

To design bespoke wayfinding and welcome signage specific to Northampton. Required to engage with the council and assist with the procurement of a manufacturer. Monitor and supervise the selected manufacturer for quality/accuracy of product through to installation.PS41,255

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010787-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Aug 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
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

MAYNARD DESIGN CONSULTANCY

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