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Systra purchase of Podaris Software for West Northamptonshire Council

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for West Northamptonshire Council involves the acquisition of Podaris Software, with SYSTRA Limited acting as the purchaser on behalf of the council. This contract falls under the goods category within the software and information systems industry. The council, located in Northampton, UK, completed this procurement through a below-threshold method. The process reached the award and contract stages on 23 March 2026, with the active contract commencing on 1 April 2026 and set to conclude on 31 March 2029. This opportunity was initiated as a tender, reflecting completion of related lots and full award status.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. Large-scale organisations, especially those with experience in public sector engagements, are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities in the future, potentially benefitting from West Northamptonshire Council's procurement activities. Such contracts offer a stable revenue stream over a multi-year period, allowing companies like SYSTRA Limited to expand their footprint within the public sector by providing crucial technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Systra purchase of Podaris Software for West Northamptonshire Council

Notice Description

SYSTRA Limited ('Purchaser') is procuring the Podaris Platform on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council ('WNC').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067156
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026244-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£68,667 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SYSTRA

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