Planning

Northamptonshire Integrated Community Equipment Service

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stages of procuring a contract for the Northamptonshire Integrated Community Equipment Service. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting peripheral equipment, software packages, information systems, and repair and maintenance services. Located in Northampton, the procurement process is set to follow an open procedure, with an anticipated contract period starting from 1st April 2027 and concluding on 31st March 2031. While the current stage is planning, a future notice is expected by 1st July 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £4,500,000 GBP, indicating a significant undertaking by this sub-central government public authority.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems, software solutions, and healthcare equipment maintenance to expand their operations. Companies with experience in supplying peripherals and software packages can leverage this contract to grow their footprint in the public sector. The open procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to compete fairly, emphasizing the need for robust technical proposals. Businesses capable of forming framework agreements and providing light-touch services will find this contract particularly advantageous, positioning themselves for future collaborations with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Integrated Community Equipment Service

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Integrated Community Equipment Service for West Northamptonshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048019-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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