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V4SDDC037 Revenues and Benefits System

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

South Derbyshire District Council has completed the procurement process for the "V4SDDC037 Revenues and Benefits System", under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with an award status. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, and the contract, valued at £632,032, was awarded to MRI Software Limited. The process aims to enhance the administration and collection of Council Tax, National Non-Domestic Rates, and other benefits for residents in South Derbyshire, England. The contract will start on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for software companies capable of delivering robust information systems to public sector bodies. Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can benefit from the reliable revenue streams associated with public sector contracts. This project highlights the opportunity for businesses with expertise in systems related to tax administration, enforcement, and debt management to showcase their technological solutions and capabilities in delivering public service efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

V4SDDC037 Revenues and Benefits System

Notice Description

The Council has a statutory duty to administer and collect Council Tax, National Non Domestic Rates (NNDR), Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support and Discretionary Housing payments for the residents of South Derbyshire. The following core business systems are required to administer the key functions mentioned above: - Council Tax Administration, Collection & Enforcement - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support - Discretionary Housing Payments - Housing Benefit Overpayment Income and Debt Management - National Non-Domestic Rate Administration, Collection and Enforcement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78b4fda8-a861-434a-8d35-8828e1ba5619
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f787c9-0605-45ca-971a-4bd93e773339
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£632,032 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£632,032 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE11 0AN
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
South Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Swadlincote
Westminster Constituency
South Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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