Award

NFS Operational System Software - Hosting, Maintenance & Servicing

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has concluded a procurement process for the "NFS Operational System Software - Hosting, Maintenance & Servicing," which involves providing software to aid the Newcastle Furniture Service. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, focusing on the services category. The award was made to N.E. Solutions Limited on 31st March 2026, and the contract is set to start on 29th May 2026, with potential renewal options up to 30th April 2028. This contract covers the maintenance and servicing of facilities management software and is located in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area, UKC region, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and facilities management, particularly those classified as SMEs. Companies focusing on hosting and maintaining operational system software will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and establishing long-term relationships with local government entities. With a contract value of £69,600 gross, businesses are provided with financial growth opportunities and involvement in public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

NFS Operational System Software - Hosting, Maintenance & Servicing

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council requires software to run and support the hosting, maintenance, and delivery of services on behalf of the Newcastle Furniture Service (NFS). All future opportunities related to this project will be advertised via https://www.open-uk.org/ and suppliers must be registered to the Central Digital Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050825-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite

72212422 - Software development services suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N.E. SOLUTIONS

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