Planning

Cloud-based Revenues and Benefits and Housing Information Technology Managed Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 19:51

Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a "Cloud-based Revenues and Benefits and Housing Information Technology Managed Service." This initiative is designed to facilitate the administration of key local housing and tax schemes, including the national housing benefit and council tax reduction schemes. The procurement is classified under the industry category of Administration Software Package and is valued at £2,266,070. The anticipated delivery location is England, United Kingdom. The engagement process has key dates, with an engagement end date set for October 11, 2025. The procurement process is currently classified as "planning," and further details can be acquired from the London Borough of Southwark.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth prospects, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in IT managed services and software solutions, due to its eligibility criteria. Companies with expertise in cloud-based system management and housing benefit software applications will find the contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. The opportunity allows businesses to engage with a significant public sector body, enhancing their portfolio and establishing long-term partnerships through an award off Lot 1 of Business Applications Vertical Solutions RM6259.

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Notice Title

Cloud-based Revenues and Benefits and Housing Information Technology Managed Service

Notice Description

The NEC Revenues and Benefits system has been procured by Southwark Council to enable administration of the national housing benefit scheme, and the local council tax reduction scheme, in addition to making discretionary housing payments, and collecting council tax and business rates. This is an award off Lot 1 Business Applications Vertical Solutions RM6259.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b1fc626-a68a-404b-990e-255a3059966c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82b3271-0e91-493e-920b-1eecdf29eeb2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,266,070 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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