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AnyComms - Licence & Support for West Northamptonshire and 185 schools

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, AVCO SYSTEMS LIMITED was awarded a contract for the provision of an annual licence, hosting, and support services for a web-based secure file transfer solution between local authorities and schools. The procurement, completed on the 19th of May 2026, falls under the software package and information systems category and is aimed at enhancing the secure transfer of sensitive data across educational institutions. The contract commenced on the 7th of May 2025 and is set to continue until 6th of May 2026, with a possible extension option extending to 7th of May 2027. The resolution took place through a limited competition method below the threshold level, specifically targeting sub-central government authorities in the Northampton region.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for SME businesses focused on software and information systems, looking to establish or expand their operations within the public sector by delivering technological solutions. The nature of the contract's requirements suggests that businesses capable of providing secure data transfer solutions or similar services would be highly competitive. Given the potential for contract extension, organisations with proven performance and reliability might leverage this opportunity to sustain long-term business relationships with educational and governmental bodies in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

AnyComms - Licence & Support for West Northamptonshire and 185 schools

Notice Description

Annual Licence, Hosting and Support Costs. Web-based secure file transfer solution used by Education to send sensitive data between LA and Schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045895-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£32,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 6 May 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
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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

AVCO SYSTEMS

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