Collection Fund models and accounting

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by West Northamptonshire Council involved the provision of collection fund models for monitoring and closure of accounts. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically spreadsheet software packages. Located in Northampton, UK, the contracting process has progressed to the award and contract stages, with the award being granted on 8th June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and it concluded successfully with a contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and scheduled to end by 31st March 2029. The contract, valued at £44,000, was awarded to LG Futures Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Cheshire.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software solutions, particularly those adept in developing or supporting spreadsheet software packages. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient accounting tools may benefit from similar procurement opportunities, especially organisations capable of offering bespoke solutions tailored to public authority needs. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like LG Futures Ltd, with expertise in financial consultancy, are well-placed to compete in such procurements, as their agility and specialised skills often match the precise requirements of government clients looking for niche solutions.

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Notice Title

Collection Fund models and accounting

Notice Description

Provision of collection fund models to aid monitoring and closure of accounts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b04c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054002-2026
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

48991000 - Spreadsheet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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

LG FUTURES

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