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Revenues and Benefits Dashboard and Budgeting Calculator 2025-27

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "Revenues and Benefits Dashboard and Budgeting Calculator 2025-27" within the software package and information systems category. The contract aims to provide cloud-based software to identify vulnerable households impacted by welfare reforms. This direct award, valued at £39,156, has been given to Policy in Practice, an SME, with the contract period spanning from 28 February 2025 to 27 February 2027. The procurement process, classified as services, concluded its tender period on 3 February 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those focused on welfare and financial software for local government. SMEs with expertise in developing robust, user-friendly dashboards and budgeting tools will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to establish relationships with the Folkestone and Hythe District Council, potentially leading to future collaborative projects.

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Notice Title

Revenues and Benefits Dashboard and Budgeting Calculator 2025-27

Notice Description

A cloud-based software to assist the Revenues and Benefits team in identifying potentially vulnerable households which have been or are likely to be impacted by changes to welfare reforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cded5b2-2b6f-41df-9376-31cd5a8fe734
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e632328-a2f7-43d9-aae4-17c234315b34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,156 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,156 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mhairi Richards
Contact Email
mhairi.richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853401

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

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