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Revenue and Benefits Software

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Revenue and Benefits Software," focusing on the software package and information systems industry. The procurement, classified under the CPV category of software package and information systems, was conducted via a direct award method and is valued at £856,018. The contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited on 31 March 2026, with the delivery and implementation set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2030. This procurement supports services related to citizen access, benefits, and council tax management across England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, particularly those geared toward public sector clients. SMEs and voluntary organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in such contracts, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The collaboration with a large-scale company like NEC Software Solutions can enhance a firm's market credibility and open avenues for future tenders in the public sector. Engaging in such governmental contracts can also bolster a company's experience in handling complex, integrated software projects, fostering growth and competitive advantage in the sector.

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Notice Title

Revenue and Benefits Software

Notice Description

Software as a Service including Citizen Access - Benefits Notifications - Benefits - Landlords - Revenues - Integration NEC Document Management Council Tax

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acc54ecb-03d8-4f00-a70c-ee20d6846ad8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a3950e6-9bce-45dc-9506-13f97740901e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£856,018 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£856,018 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
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
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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