---
title: "Renewal of web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05121d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05121d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Renewal of web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05121d

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Renewal of web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting" in the Goods category. This contract was awarded to Avco Systems for facilitating secure, web-based file transfers and hosting services applicable to educational institutions. The procurement decision, made via a direct method classified as "Below threshold - without competition", was marked complete, with the award process currently pending. The contract period spans from 13th May 2025 to 6th May 2026 and primarily serves the region of Northampton, UKF24. The procurement process aligns with the legal framework denoted by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity for suppliers involved in educational software and related services, particularly those who specialise in providing secure file transfer solutions and hosting services for educational institutions. Large-scale companies like Avco Systems, which have the capability to efficiently handle direct procurement methods, would be ideal competitors for such contracts. This award allows Avco Systems to enhance their market presence and expand service offerings within the educational sector, reinforcing connections with local government entities.

## Notice

web-based file transfer for schools plus hosting - single supplier market and best value procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020887-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 6 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,390 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| 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 | AVCO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 13:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020887-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020887-2025
  13th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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