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platform.sh - 2025 - 1 year

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract entitled "platform.sh - 2025 - 1 year" has been successfully completed by West Northamptonshire Council, situated in Northampton, United Kingdom. This contract involved renewing a one-year agreement with PLATFORM.SH LIMITED for hosting the council's website, categorised under IT services—consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" procurement and reached the award stage on 31st March 2026, with the initial contract period commencing on 15th March 2025. Legal compliance with UK legislation 2023/54 was ensured throughout the process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT services, website hosting, and digital infrastructure support. Businesses adept in providing reliable and innovative website hosting solutions would benefit from engaging with such procurement processes. Since the procurement was conducted by a sub-central public authority, it could serve as a springboard for companies looking to establish strong portfolios in public sector deals and expand their service offerings across similar regional authorities.

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Notice Title

platform.sh - 2025 - 1 year

Notice Description

1 year renewal of contract with Platform.sh for the hosting of WNC website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06794c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029736-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,386 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 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
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

PLATFORM.SH

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