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Wider review of VCSE - Flexigrant

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the award stage of a contract for the administration software package known as Flexigrant. This procurement, titled "Wider review of VCSE - Flexigrant," is classified under the goods category and is associated with the direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract's effective period began on 30th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026, with the total contract value reaching £39,600. The supplier for this contract is Fluent Technology Limited, an SME based in Belfast, UK. The associated procurement aligns with sub-central government public authority requirements.

This tender exemplifies a notable opportunity for SMEs, particularly those involved in software solutions, to engage with local government sectors by providing niche technological services. Companies with expertise in administration software can leverage this type of contract to enhance their portfolio and enter into long-term partnerships with public authorities. Businesses that can offer bespoke solutions for government grant administration are well positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Wider review of VCSE - Flexigrant

Notice Description

The Flexigrant system allows the Council to administer grants issued by the Council for different services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052910-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLUENT TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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