Award

700 - Provision of a Document Management System

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Document Management System (DMS), specifically tailored for its Collections and Assessments Team to manage Council Tax records and benefit awards effectively. Classified under the software package and information systems category, this service contract covers the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award, signifying a streamlined process culminating on 10th March 2026. The contract, awarded to NEC Software Solutions Ltd, is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2030, reflecting a comprehensive four-year engagement in this service procurement.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and information systems tailored for governmental use. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) possessing expertise in document management systems may find burgeoning opportunities in similar tenders and contracts. Entities equipped to deliver centralised systems that integrate seamlessly into governmental financial operations will be well-suited for future engagements, echoing the capabilities demonstrated by the current supplier, NEC Software Solutions Ltd, a large-scale firm adept in such implementations.

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Notice Title

700 - Provision of a Document Management System

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a provider of a Document Management System (DMS) for the Collections and Assessments Team. The DMS must be a centralised system that stores, retrieves and manages correct records of Council Tax payments and benefits awards and ensures that the Council receives its income, and our residents are paid what they are due appropriately and on time

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e5c8325-456d-488f-b1bd-fddc3cf7227d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac47e4-66e2-4306-b0e8-07e45f9f61aa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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