---
title: "Low Spend Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a78"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Low Spend Platform

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a78

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Low Spend Platform," focusing on IT services within the office supplies and equipment sector. This project, under the classification "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support," aims to manage high-volume, low-cost spending and maximise the Council's benefits. The procurement, initiated as a tender, was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. It was part of the Crown Commercial Service RM6202 Tail Spend Solution framework, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 and awarded to Unite Procurement UK Ltd, was signed on 21st April 2026, with the delivery focused on the UK region.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and solutions aimed at efficient spend management, particularly in office supplies. Firms capable of providing innovative and cost-effective solutions that enhance operational efficiencies for public authorities would find this contract ideal. SMEs like Unite Procurement UK Ltd demonstrate how such frameworks allow emerging companies to collaborate with public sectors and drive business expansion. The sector-specific requirements and focus on value for money align with businesses offering tailored IT services designed to optimise procurement processes.

## Notice

A solution to address high volume, low cost spend across the Council and ensure the Council is gaining maximum benefit from it's spend in these areas - key focus is office supplies and equipment, with the potential widen the scope of items that can be purchased through this solution.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A solution to address high volume, low cost spend across the Council and ensure the Council is gaining maximum benefit from it's spend in these areas - key focus is office supplies and equipment, with the potential widen the scope of items that can be purchased through this solution.

Options: 2 x 12 months

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded by Southampton City Council through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service RM6202 Tail Spend Solution framework. As the framework was established in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and advertised appropriately, a further contract notice was not required. The Council has followed the terms of the framework in making this award. This route provided an efficient and compliant way to procure the service while ensuring value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045116-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITE PROCUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045116-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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