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24 Jul 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Northamptonshire Council focuses on acquiring an income management system through the G-Cloud 14 framework. This tender, classified under the Financial Systems Software Package industry, is located in the region UKF24, Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, having been completed with a contract signed on 23rd July 2026. The process utilised a limited procurement method, conducted without a prior call for competition, based on a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework. This approach is justified as falling outside the scope of EU directives, with HeyCentric Limited selected as the award recipient.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in financial systems software, especially those able to operate within government frameworks such as the G-Cloud. HeyCentric Limited, which secured this contract, exemplifies a large-scale business well-suited to deliver such comprehensive software solutions. Businesses that have established capabilities in financial software development or integration stand to benefit immensely from engaging in similar procurement opportunities, which offer significant contract values and potential for future extensions, thereby facilitating steady business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Income management system

Notice Description

G cloud 14 framework contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Income management system purchase via the G cloud 14 framework search on a 3 + 1 term

Options: The total Call-Off Contract value for the initial three-year term is PS1,364,123.01 Optional 1 year extension is PS454,707

Procurement Information

The contract is a call-off contract awarded via direct award from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) in accordance with the framework's terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,818,830 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 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
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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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEYCENTRIC

Further Information

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