NFM - Brigstock Armstrong

Description: Natural flood management measures upstream of Brigstock village.

Summary: The public procurement process titled "NFM - Brigstock Armstrong" is currently in the planning stage and is initiated by West Northamptonshire Council. It involves natural flood management measures upstream of Brigstock village, categorised under "Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products" (CPV code: 03000000). The procurement process is set within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Noteworthy involvement has included an early market engagement notice published on 15th January 2026, while the engagement end date was on 10th August 2023. This tender is designed to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), presenting an opportunity for varied organisational participation.

Procurement of 3rd Party Health & Safety Monitoring Contract for the Councils Recycling & Waste Fleet

Description: Health & Safety remote monitoring of Council waste collection vehicles, all vehicles will be fitted with four way / 360 CCTV cameras and a suitable DVR (Digital Video Recorder) to enable the suppliers monitoring centre to live link to the camera system.

Summary: The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme, in collaboration with Lichfield District Council, East Staffordshire Council, and West Northamptonshire Council, is undergoing the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Procurement of 3rd Party Health & Safety Monitoring Contract for the Councils Recycling & Waste Fleet". This service contract involves the health and safety remote monitoring of council waste collection vehicles equipped with CCTV cameras and DVR systems, aimed at enhancing live monitoring capabilities. The contract is valued at £900,000, with a gross amount of £1,080,000, and falls under the "services" category, specifically relating to transport equipment and environmental services. The tender process is in its planning phase, with key activities such as market engagement scheduled for 29th January 2026 and further notices expected by 6th February 2026. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2026, with a potential duration extending to 1st April 2032.

Health Checks DPS

Description: The NHS Health Check programme aims to reduce avoidable premature mortality by early identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors and disease in people aged between 40 and 74 years who have no previous history of CVD disease. In West Northamptonshire, 73 in every 100,000 people die prematurely before the age of 75 from cardiovascular disease. Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, local authorities have a legal responsibility to commission and monitor a local NHS health check programme. All local authorities must offer an NHS Health Check to 100% of their eligible population every 5 years by inviting 20% of the eligible population each year over the five-year period. In Northamptonshire, between 2024/2025 and 2028/29, 247,499 people are eligible for a NHS Health Check meaning that (read more...)

Summary: West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to commission a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of NHS Health Checks, aimed at reducing premature mortality by identifying and managing cardiovascular risk factors and disease among people aged 40 to 74 years in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender stage currently active. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2024 and conclude on 23rd February 2029. Interested suppliers should note that this opportunity is classified under miscellaneous health services with CPV code 85140000, and the procurement is scheduled to conclude by 21st February 2029.

Oral Health Promotion Service - Pre-Market Engagement

Description: West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is undertaking a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform a future procurement for an Oral Health Promotion Service in West Northamptonshire. The proposed service will involve the delivery of evidence-based oral health promotion activity aimed at improving oral health outcomes and reducing health inequalities across the local population, with a particular focus on early years settings in areas of higher deprivation alongside wider work with vulnerable adults, older people and community organisations. The Council is seeking feedback from the market on service delivery models, capacity, innovation and scalability to help shape the final service specification and procurement approach. Further information, including the pre-market engagement document and questionnaire, is available on request. Interested organisations should contact Procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk to obtain the documentation. This notice is for (read more...)

Summary: West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process for an Oral Health Promotion Service. The initiative aims to enhance oral health outcomes and reduce health disparities in West Northamptonshire, with an emphasis on early years settings in deprived areas as well as services for vulnerable adults, older people, and community organisations. This engagement is classified under the "Health and social work services" industry category. The council invites interested parties to participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise, which requires Completed questionnaires to be submitted by 13 January 2026. The procurement method involves gathering feedback to shape future service models and procurement approaches, with the delivery phase expected to begin in April 2026.

New Grounds Maintenance Contract - Wootton Parish Council

Description: Wootton Parish Council seeks a contractor for a 2-year grounds maintenance contract (1 April 2026 - 31 March 2028) covering parish green spaces including village green, football/sports pitches, memorial garden, nature walks, pocket park, pathways, hedgerows, and cemetery/closed churchyard. Services include mowing (gang and box mowers), annual hedge flailing, strimming around graves, fences, play equipment and paths, and fortnightly lining of football pitches. Contractors must demonstrate local government experience, access to suitable machinery, compliance with health & safety regulations, and a commitment to quality and flexibility. Tenders will be assessed on 70% quality and 30% price. Submission deadline: 12:00 noon, 30 January 2026.

Summary: Wootton Parish Council is initiating an open tender for a new grounds maintenance contract, valued at £54,000, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This contract spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, focusing on maintaining green spaces such as village greens, sports pitches, memorial gardens, and more within the Wootton area. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 12:00 noon on 30 January 2026, with enquiries closing a week prior on 23 January 2026. The location of the contract works includes various regions across the United Kingdom, making it a notable opportunity within the construction and maintenance industry category.

Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development

Description: West Northamptonshire Council ('WNC' or 'the Council') is a unitary authority serving residents across Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. WNC owns over 11,000 homes which are managed by our arms-length management organisation, Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH), with the Council now responsible for progressing new build developments. Under our Affordable Homes Delivery Plan, the Council and our partners are working to increase the number of affordable homes being built across the area - with a target of 650 homes per year by 2029/30. This small scheme forms part of our commitment to build more council homes as set out in the Plan. WNC is inviting tenders for the construction of 18 affordable homes on the site of the former Ecton Brook care home under a JCT Design & Build (read more...)

Summary: West Northamptonshire Council is seeking tenders for the construction of 18 affordable homes in Northampton, specifically located at the former Ecton Brook care home on Ecton Brook Road. The tender, titled "Ecton Brook Affordable Housing Development," falls under the building construction work industry, focusing on multi-dwelling and individual houses. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submission on 30th January 2026 at 5 PM. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, requiring potential contractors to submit their tenders via an online portal. The successful contractor will begin work in March 2026 and continue until March 2029, with potential renewal extending into 2030.

South Midlands Connect to Work Programme (West Northants area)

Description: West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) seeks experienced delivery partners to implement the South Midlands Connect to Work Programme in West Northamptonshire. Information on the Connect to Work Grant Guidance for England can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work/connect-to-work-grant-guidance-for-england Connect to Work is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initiative supporting people with disabilities or long-term health conditions to find and sustain employment. It forms part of the UK Government's Get Britain Working strategy to reduce economic inactivity and promote inclusive growth. The Connect to Work programme aims to support 1565 economically inactive residents in West Northamptonshire over the next five years by delivering personalised support, including employability training, confidence building, and workplace adjustment advice, increasing awareness and access to local job opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to employment for (read more...)

Summary: West Northamptonshire Council invites tenders for the South Midlands Connect to Work Programme in West Northamptonshire, aimed at supporting people with disabilities or long-term health conditions to gain and maintain employment. This initiative is part of the Government’s Get Britain Working strategy, promoting inclusive economic growth. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure under the light-touch regime, with substantial funding of £1,706,439.60 allocated for this programme. Interested parties must submit their bids by 23 January 2026, with the contract award scheduled for 25 February 2026. The programme covers a range of services, including training, recruitment, and job search assistance, targeting the UKF24 region.

Provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service

Description: Provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service for the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group.

Summary: The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for the provision of Friends and Family Test (FFT) Surveys Service, aimed at supporting the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. This public procurement process falls under the industry category of survey services, with a total estimated value of £300,000. The procurement is an open procedure and is planned to conclude with the award by 27th February 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19th February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 6th February 2026. The service is intended for delivery within the UKF2 region of the United Kingdom.

Wantage Park Crematorium

Description: West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is the burial authority for West Northamptonshire under 214 Local Government Act 1972 and for the purposes of the Cremation Acts of 1902 and 1952. Following assessment of the best ways of meeting the needs of Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire, respectively, the Council has concluded that it would best be secured through the delivery of a new crematorium. Therefore WNC are proposing a new additional state-of-the-art crematorium and wake facility at the preferred site of Wantage Park, Round Spinney, Northampton NN3 7TR. The proposed crematorium will include ceremonial spaces and a welcoming cafe for visitors with the aim of providing a vital facility for the West Northamptonshire community. With this new facility, we would aim to meet the growing needs of our population while (read more...)

Summary: West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage for a development project titled "Wantage Park Crematorium," located in Round Spinney, Northampton, UK. This project, valued at approximately £9.1 million, aims to deliver a state-of-the-art crematorium and wake facility designed to meet the growing needs of the West Northamptonshire community, with features that promote sustainability and biodiversity. The procurement follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, involving a two-stage process: PSQ (Procurement Specific Questionnaire) and ITT (Invitation to Tender). Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 21 January 2026 and expected construction start on 8 August 2026, with site visits scheduled for early February 2026. The facility is anticipated to be open by August 2027.

Moulton College ICT Managed Service

Description: The College currently operates a hybrid ICT support model with the day-to-day end-user support service being delivered in-house. This service is supplemented by third-party specialist providers covering areas such as IT Infrastructure services and security services. The College has no definitive view on whether a future solution should remain hybrid or whether a single managed service provider approach would be better. Prior to developing the full scope for that procurement, the College seeks to engage with suitably qualified organisations to understand what the managed service landscape can offer in terms of meeting the College's needs. The College is keen to explore the full range of delivery models available. The College wishes to hear from any organisation that believes it has an offering that would be of interest. Further (read more...)

Summary: Moulton College is initiating a procurement process for an ICT Managed Service, currently in the planning stage. Located in Northamptonshire, UK, this opportunity falls under the services category. The college is looking to transition from its hybrid ICT support model and is considering engaging a single managed service provider, targeting system and support services with an estimated gross value of £1.2 million. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published as part of the planning phase, with a deadline for responses on 19th December 2025. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, managed through the Delta eSourcing portal, and is informed by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st July 2026 and may extend to 2033 if renewed.