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title: "A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH TO DESIGNING AND BUILDING NEW WEBSITES FOR TWO NEW UNITARY AUTHORITIES- Future Northants"
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# A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH TO DESIGNING AND BUILDING NEW WEBSITES FOR TWO NEW UNITARY AUTHORITIES- Future Northants

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0931d7a-c7e5-400b-a2e7-bcfd17b1315e

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by LGSS, with a contract awarded for "A Partnership Approach to Designing and Building New Websites for Two New Unitary Authorities - Future Northants." This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically addressing consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract, valued at £1 million, commenced on 2nd November 2020 and is set to run until 30th April 2023. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th August 2020. The location for this procurement activity is Northampton, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those specialising in web design and IT services. Companies that focus on user-centric design, agile methodologies, and collaborative development would be especially well-suited to compete. With a strong emphasis on enhancing digital user experiences in response to the creation of the new unitary authorities, there is considerable potential for firms to engage in projects that drive digital transformation within public services.

## Notice

A Partnership Approach to Designing and Building New Websites for Two New Unitary Authorities this contract is awarded through Daventry District Council. The creation of the West and North Northamptonshire Unitary Authorities on 1st April 2021 is an important opportunity to transform services for residents and the new Authorities. A key part of this transformation will be designing our online digital experiences fit for the 'digital' age ahead. The new Authorities websites will be the front face of the changes. They present both a challenge and an opportunity to redesign our services solving customer problems efficiently and effectively via enabling self-service where possible. Our approach will emphasise designing for user needs, agile development and collaborative working to benefit from the skills and experience of our colleagues across the public sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c75bc1-a347-449b-8f21-f96561a76825 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £648,270 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LGSS |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTUREGOV.LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c75bc1-a347-449b-8f21-f96561a76825

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c75bc1-a347-449b-8f21-f96561a76825
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

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