---
title: "Unite Tail spend solution - 6 months"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
---

# Unite Tail spend solution - 6 months

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Unite Tail spend solution - 6 months" has been conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, a regional authority located in Northampton, UK (region UKF24). This process has reached the award stage with a contract value of £55,000, signed on 16th July 2026. The procurement category is services, specifically focusing on electronic marketplace retailing services. The procedure followed a limited procurement method, which allows for an award without a prior call for competition, due to it being a continuation of existing services under the RM6202 framework. The tender, aimed at addressing tail spend solutions for six months, was designed to bridge the period until a new framework is established.

This contract presents opportunities primarily for large companies experienced in providing electronic marketplace services, such as Unite Procurement UK Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses that offer similar services and have the capability to operate under specific frameworks like RM6202 could find growth opportunities in such continuity-based procurement activities. Engaging with procurement bodies like West Northamptonshire Council allows companies to develop longer-term relationships and insights into future frameworks and contract opportunities.

## Notice

6 month contract direct award on framework RM6202

### Lot Information

Lot 1

contract for tail spend solution via Unite for 6 months until new framework is available for use

### Procurement Information

6 month agreement under existing framework for continuation of services on framework RM6202

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067803-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 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 | £55,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067803-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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