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AT1366 - Automated Collection of Council Debt

LUTON COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a direct award procurement process for the project titled "AT1366 - Automated Collection of Council Debt." The tender sought the implementation of an automated resident engagement platform aimed at enhancing revenue collection efficiencies within the council's Revenues and Benefits division. This contract, valued at £84,704.37, falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems, as well as IT services. The procurement stage reached its conclusion with the contract being awarded on 13th November 2025. The contract period will commence on 2nd December 2025 and extend until 5th October 2027. Geographical coverage for this procurement spans across the UK, including territories such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those experienced in implementing automated systems for public entities. Considering the project's focus on enhancing revenue collection, firms with expertise in financial management software solutions might find this contract highly pertinent. Furthermore, as the procurement process shows suitability for SMEs, small to medium-sized enterprises are well-positioned to engage with such projects. This presents an advantageous scenario for firms seeking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector by leveraging technological solutions that streamline operations and generate efficiency gains for local authorities like Luton Council.

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Notice Title

AT1366 - Automated Collection of Council Debt

Notice Description

G-Could Contract Award to Voicescape Limited Use of an automated resident engagement platform for the purpose of collecting revenues and increasing collection rates for all elements of the Revenues and Benefits division of LBC which is a statutory service, any income received helps to fund other services within the Local Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dfda19a-740b-4d10-b182-1c88c243d424
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,704 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,704 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 5 Oct 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOICESCAPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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