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Subscription to County Councils Network (CCN)

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, undertaken by North Northamptonshire Council, involves a subscription to the County Councils Network (CCN). The contract, identified under the category of membership organisation services, is completed, with the procurement occurring through a direct method below the competitive threshold. It encompasses services such as policy representation, research, networking, and best practice sharing, aimed at enhancing policy influence and operational efficiency. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £36,000. The procurement was initiated in the UKF25 region, specifically in Corby, and concluded with an award on 8th May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for service-based businesses, particularly those specialising in policy advisory, data analysis, and strategic networking support. Companies capable of providing enhanced support in social care, transport, and devolution might find substantial business potential here. This procurement's direct award without competition highlights the opportunity for businesses with strong pre-existing relationships with local councils to benefit from similar engagements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription to County Councils Network (CCN)

Notice Description

Access to: Policy and lobbying representation Research and insight Commissioned reports, data analysis, and evidence to support decision-making and funding bids. Networking and engagement Access to meetings, events, and forums with other county councils and national policymakers. Best practice sharing and guidance Practical support, policy briefings, and tools for service delivery. Influence on national agendas Input into areas like social care, transport, SEND, funding, and devolution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06945d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042356-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTY COUNCIL NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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