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NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner

Authority: Northumberland County Council

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: Information technology services (72222300)
Published contract value£690,350Exc. VAT
Contract ends 8 Mar 2027
Contract starts 9 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking a delivery partner to support the transformation of its digital services and data capabilities in line with our transformation programme's efficiency and user-centred goals. This opportunity offers suppliers the chance to lead agile, multidisciplinary teams delivering high-impact outcomes across content design, user experience, and data engineering. The successful supplier will work collaboratively with internal teams, embed agile ways of working, uplift digital capability, and deliver accessible, insight-driven services that enable channel shift and better decision-making. This is a chance to shape meaningful public service improvements while working in a flexible, iterative, and outcomes-focused environment.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
NCC1646
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
North East, United Kingdom
Description

Awarded following a further competition exercise undertaken via CCS Framework: RM6263 Digital Specialists and Programmes - Lot 1 Digital Programmes

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    9 Mar 2026
  2. Contract starts
    9 Mar 2026
  3. Notice published
    10 Mar 2026
  4. Contract ends
    8 Mar 2027

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • Northumberland County CouncilContracting authority County Hall, MORPETH, NE612EF, EnglandContact name, email
    Identifier
    sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/By5B2FN2 · GB-SRS

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Opencast Software Europe LtdSupplier Studio 2 The Kiln Hoults Yard, Walker Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1AB
    Identifier
    08047734 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    SME

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
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Notice language
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Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-d54a631b-7538-46c8-9b9e-9cfedf9ea9d9-2026-03-10T15:06:24Z
Published
10 Mar 2026
Latest update
10 Mar 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-d54a631b-7538-46c8-9b9e-9cfedf9ea9d9
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-d54a631b-7538-46c8-9b9e-9cfedf9ea9d9-1