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Pensions Administration Software

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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02 May 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bath and North East Somerset Council involved the direct award of a contract for "Pensions Administration Software," classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000). The tender, which focused on providing software solutions and related support services, is set to be implemented in England. The award stage was completed on 2nd April 2025, with a contract period from 17th April 2025 through to 16th March 2032. The procurement method used was a direct award, highlighting a unique procurement strategy for meeting the Council's specific needs promptly.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in IT consulting and software development. While the procurement process has already concluded with Softcat plc as the awarded supplier, businesses in similar sectors can gain insights into the competitive landscape and procurement methodologies used by local councils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may specifically consider this as a benchmarking opportunity for future similar tenders, as the Council has shown a preference for acquiring goods and services within specific procurement frameworks that do consider SME suitability.

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Notice Title

Pensions Administration Software

Notice Description

Pensions Administration Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52cb79bd-e654-4d8d-aba9-3861a2c7f742
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01b220b-55c9-4636-b2df-fe411d287dc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 16 Mar 2032 Over 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
it_professionalservices@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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