Award

Consolidated Contract - Incl. Revenue and Benefits & Citizens Access Systems

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a technology software contract titled "Consolidated Contract - Incl. Revenue and Benefits & Citizens Access Systems." This contract falls under the industry category of information technology services and benefit services (CPV codes: 72222300 and 75310000). The contract, awarded through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. It is valued at £1,682,442 GBP, with key locations centered around Bedford (postcode MK42 9AP). The process reached its award stage on 31 January 2025, with the award notice published on 21 February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies in the IT and benefits management sectors. The contract's substantial value and duration can offer a stable and profitable engagement for businesses capable of delivering complex software solutions. NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, an SME, has already been awarded this contract, indicating a favourable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Such opportunities are well-suited for firms specializing in IT services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive solutions for public sector benefit systems.

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Notice Title

Consolidated Contract - Incl. Revenue and Benefits & Citizens Access Systems

Notice Description

Technology Software for Benefits Systems. Consolidated Contract - Incl. Revenue and Benefits & Citizens Access Systems amongst others

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e501fc8-5eb6-45e5-ad3b-a7303a472cf8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,682,442 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,682,442 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leon Clancy
Contact Email
leon.clancy@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234276626

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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