---
title: "Local Election Count Venue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546d3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-11"
---

# Local Election Count Venue

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546d3

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council, located at Angel Street, Northampton, as the buying organisation. This specific procurement is for the provision of a count venue for the May 2025 local election, falling under the services industry category, specifically hotel meeting and conference services. The procurement was completed using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract commenced on 13th March 2025 and will conclude on 14th July 2025 with Action Centres UK Ltd, a supplier based in Northampton, securing the award. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates being the signing and completion of the contract.

The tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in hospitality and event management, particularly those capable of providing meeting and conference services. While Action Centres UK Ltd has secured this contract, similar procurement opportunities could be beneficial for large-scale businesses, and those operating in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors. As the procurement was conducted directly, businesses with established relationships and readiness to meet specific public sector needs may find growth opportunities in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Provision of a count venue for May 2025 election count.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031583-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,277 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ACTION CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031583-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031583-2025
  11th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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