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NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner

Northumberland County Council · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 23:48.

Opportunity overview

A further competition was undertaken using CCS Framework: RM6263 Digital Specialists and Programmes - Lot 1 Digital Programmes 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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£690.4k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Mar 2026
Award ID
021434-2026-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 08047734
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC, NE6 1AB, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services
  • CPV72220000 — Systems and technical consultancy services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NCC1646
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
Further competition via an established framework - CCS Framework: RM6263 Digital Specialists and Programmes - Lot 1 Digital Programmes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
72222300
Description
Information technology services

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
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.
Has Options
Yes
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
95%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
Price 5%

Options

Description
1 x 6 month extension

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72220000
Description
Systems and technical consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC21

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Northumberland County Council
Id
GB-FTS-174006

Identifier

Legal Name
Northumberland County Council
Id
PJJX-1133-JRGV
Scheme Entered
Public Procurement Organisation Number

Address

Street Address
County Hall
Locality
Morpeth
Region
UKC21
Postal Code
NE612EF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Graeme Hayes

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
01
Description
General public services
Organisation 2
Name
Opencast Software Europe Ltd
Id
GB-COH-08047734

Identifier

Legal Name
Opencast Software Europe Ltd
Id
08047734
Scheme
GB-COH

Address

Street Address
Studio 2 The Kiln, Hoults Yard, Walker Road
Locality
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Region
UKC
Postal Code
NE6 1AB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
Hight Court of Justice
Id
GB-FTS-173555

Identifier

Legal Name
Hight Court of Justice

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Award information

Award 1
Id
021434-2026-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-08047734
Name
Opencast Software Europe Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
021434-2026-1
Award ID
021434-2026-1
Status
active
Date Signed
9 Mar 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
690,350
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Morpeth · UKC21 · NE612EF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC21

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 021434-2026award, contract ·