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Automation of Historic Credits

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2025 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Automation of Historic Credits" was conducted by Breckland District Council, located in Dereham, England. This contract, within the industry category of computer support services, reached the award stage, with an award date of 24th November 2025. The contract commenced immediately thereafter and will conclude on 23rd November 2026. The project involves automating historic credits for council taxes and business rates, with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The awarded tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in computer support services, particularly those capable of delivering automation solutions for financial operations such as council tax systems. With SME suitability indicated, this contract highlights potential growth avenues for smaller technology firms which can leverage their expertise in niche software solutions and support services. Companies like Digistaff, who successfully secured this contract, exemplify the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such public sector opportunities. The procurement's framework approach also suggests potential for future engagements on similar projects under this agreement.

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Notice Title

Automation of Historic Credits

Notice Description

Automation of Historic Credits for Council Tax & Business Rate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a25b0468-bda6-428e-92b6-2d297832dee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c24135-44d4-4390-8850-51407c384bae
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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Dereham Neatherd
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGISTAFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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