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RM 6202 TAIL SPEND SOLUTION

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 08:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RM 6202 TAIL SPEND SOLUTION" was initiated by North Lincolnshire Council, a regional authority located in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the industry category of electronic marketplace retailing services and is designed to facilitate the purchase of tail-end spend items via a framework. The procurement process was in the award stage and completed recently, with a substantial contract of £900,000 awarded to Unite Procurement UK Ltd on 5th July 2026. The location for service delivery is within the region designated as UKE13. The procurement followed a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, justifying this approach by referencing specific procurement directives. The initial award status was active, although the relevant lot was later cancelled.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in electronic marketplace services by providing a streamlined framework for acquiring items not covered by existing contracts. It represents a notable growth opportunity, primarily beneficial for companies like large-scale suppliers capable of managing complex procurement requirements. With the contract being awarded directly via the CCS Framework, businesses with established relationships within the framework and expertise in competitive pricing may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in similar subsequent tenders. Additionally, companies operating within or capable of servicing the North Lincolnshire region will find geographically targeted opportunities as regional buyers engage with tailored procurement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM 6202 TAIL SPEND SOLUTION

Notice Description

Use of a framework to enable the purchase of tail-end spend items that are not currently covered by compliant contracts.

Procurement Information

Direct Award by call off from CCS Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d984
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072988-2026
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE 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
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITE PROCUREMENT

Further Information

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