# NCC1646 BEST Digital and Data Partner

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Northumberland County Council](/buyers/northumberland-county-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Opencast Software Europe Ltd](/contract-winners/opencast-software-europe/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £690,350
- Tender value: £690,350
- Award date: 9 March 2026
- Published: 10 March 2026
- Contract start: 9 March 2026
- Contract end: 8 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: da7b3909-12df-43d9-a632-af88f1edfe3a-887951
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d54a631b-7538-46c8-9b9e-9cfedf9ea9d9

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7b3909-12df-43d9-a632-af88f1edfe3a-887951)