County Councils Network Annual Subscription

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process for an annual subscription to the County Councils Network. This procurement is categorised under services within the membership organisation services industry. The Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom, used a direct award method, given there is only one supplier available for this service. The procurement falls under the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54 and is managed without competition as it is below the threshold. This particular contract, valued gross at £36,000 and net at £30,000, began on 1st April 2026 and will run till 31st March 2027. The process is complete, and the contract was signed on the start date.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses dealing in services for public authorities, particularly those with specialisation in providing membership organisation services. Although this specific contract has been awarded to the County Councils Network, similar tenders could be of interest to companies operating in the same sector and those that offer unique, scalable solutions fit for local government needs. Businesses with robust client relationships with local councils may find further opportunities in future tenders distributed by West Northamptonshire Council or similar government bodies.

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Notice Title

County Councils Network Annual Subscription

Notice Description

Annual subscription to the County Councils Network. This is a direct award as there is only one supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b22d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054883-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

COUNTY COUNCILS NETWORK

Further Information

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