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07 Jul 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has recently concluded the "AT1902 - Payments Management" procurement process, focusing on enhancing finance management and payment services through potential Enterprise Resource Planning software. This direct award contract was granted to Civica UK Ltd, within the software package and information systems category, identified by CPV code 48000000. The procurement covers services in England, United Kingdom, commencing on 1st November 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2028, with a total contract value of £1,442,749. As of the award stage dated 30th June 2026, Luton Council is seeking risk prevention support during the discovery, sourcing, and possible implementation phases.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software and information systems, to engage in supporting Luton Council's strategic alignment efforts. While Civica UK Ltd has secured the contract, enterprises with the capacity to offer specialised services in Enterprise Resource Planning can explore potential collaboration and sub-contracting arrangements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete in this arena, given their ability to deliver agile and innovative solutions that align with Luton Council's service improvement programme objectives.

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Notice Title

AT1902 - Payments Management

Notice Description

In 2025, the Corporate Finance team launched a service improvement programme that recommended reviewing finance management, payments and HR services, and market options to ensure strategic alignment. One concept is to consider Enterprise Resource Planning software. Discovery and research will commence once specialist resource has been engaged. Meanwhile, Luton requires risk prevention support from the current supplier during discovery, sourcing and potentially, the implementation of change. Additional information: 2+1+1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2a71f62-0ff6-4ed1-879c-6fcda4255564
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcfae0fa-d105-4859-9627-4ef179984d98
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,442,749 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,442,749 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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