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Affinitext

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Mar 2026 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded a contract for the procurement of a software package, titled "Affinitext," aimed at enhancing the Waste Management Contract Team's efficiency. Located in Northallerton, the procurement falls under the goods category, specifically software package and information systems. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to AFFINITEXT (UK) LIMITED, based in Canterbury, to facilitate document management, automate processes, and manage contract changes effectively. The procurement method was direct, without competition, indicating a below-threshold tender strategy. The contract, valued at £35,000 with a gross of £42,000, was signed on 20th March 2026 and is set to start on 21st April 2026, lasting until 20th April 2030, inclusive of a potential renewal for an additional 12 months.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in software solutions tailored to contract management. Businesses proficient in developing systems to streamline operations, provide actionable alerts, and manage documentation will find this contract beneficial. SME technology firms like AFFINITEXT, capable of delivering innovative solutions with scalable deployment, would be particularly well-suited to such contracts. As the software enhances operational effectiveness for public authorities, businesses striving to expand their portfolios in public sector technology solutions will find this sector promising.

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Notice Title

Affinitext

Notice Description

This system will enable the Waste Management Contract Team to manage the contract more effectively by supporting document sharing, automating routine processes, providing alerts for key actions and deadlines, and managing contractual changes as they arise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026025-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AFFINITEXT (UK

Further Information

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