---
title: "AnyComms - Licence & Support for West Northamptonshire and 185 schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c3e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# AnyComms - Licence & Support for West Northamptonshire and 185 schools

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c3e

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, AVCO SYSTEMS LIMITED was awarded a contract for the provision of an annual licence, hosting, and support services for a web-based secure file transfer solution between local authorities and schools. The procurement, completed on the 19th of May 2026, falls under the software package and information systems category and is aimed at enhancing the secure transfer of sensitive data across educational institutions. The contract commenced on the 7th of May 2025 and is set to continue until 6th of May 2026, with a possible extension option extending to 7th of May 2027. The resolution took place through a limited competition method below the threshold level, specifically targeting sub-central government authorities in the Northampton region.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for SME businesses focused on software and information systems, looking to establish or expand their operations within the public sector by delivering technological solutions. The nature of the contract's requirements suggests that businesses capable of providing secure data transfer solutions or similar services would be highly competitive. Given the potential for contract extension, organisations with proven performance and reliability might leverage this opportunity to sustain long-term business relationships with educational and governmental bodies in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Annual Licence, Hosting and Support Costs. Web-based secure file transfer solution used by Education to send sensitive data between LA and Schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045895-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 6 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,440 |

## 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 | AVCO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045895-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045895-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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