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NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner

Northumberland County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Northumberland County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, MORPETH, NE612EF, England

Contact Name: Graeme Hayes

Contact Email: graeme.hayes@northumberland.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
690350.0 GBP
Published
10 Mar 2026, 15:06
Deadline
16 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
09 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
08 Mar 2027, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
72222300 - Information technology services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Opencast Software Europe Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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.

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Opportunity Context

Awards

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

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