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17 Jul 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Unite Tail spend solution - 6 months" has been conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, a regional authority located in Northampton, UK (region UKF24). This process has reached the award stage with a contract value of £55,000, signed on 16th July 2026. The procurement category is services, specifically focusing on electronic marketplace retailing services. The procedure followed a limited procurement method, which allows for an award without a prior call for competition, due to it being a continuation of existing services under the RM6202 framework. The tender, aimed at addressing tail spend solutions for six months, was designed to bridge the period until a new framework is established.

This contract presents opportunities primarily for large companies experienced in providing electronic marketplace services, such as Unite Procurement UK Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses that offer similar services and have the capability to operate under specific frameworks like RM6202 could find growth opportunities in such continuity-based procurement activities. Engaging with procurement bodies like West Northamptonshire Council allows companies to develop longer-term relationships and insights into future frameworks and contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Unite Tail spend solution - 6 months

Notice Description

6 month contract direct award on framework RM6202

Lot Information

Lot 1

contract for tail spend solution via Unite for 6 months until new framework is available for use

Procurement Information

6 month agreement under existing framework for continuation of services on framework RM6202

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

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