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IT Software and Hardware

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Chichester District Council has successfully completed a procurement process for IT software and hardware to enhance its Revenues and Benefits services. The procurement was conducted through a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service's Vertical Application Solutions Framework (RM6259). This contract, valued at £773,721.76, was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, covering software that supports the collection of Council Tax and Business Rates, and the processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims. The buying organisation is Hampshire County Council, located in Winchester, South East England, serving as the buyer for this project. The contract period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, aligning with the council's objectives to deliver efficient public services in the facilities management software industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT solutions sector, particularly those specialising in public service software and systems integration. With a focus on facilities management software, businesses that provide innovative solutions for government operations may find competitive advantages by collaborating under framework agreements like RM6259. SMEs are well-suited to engaging in similar tenders, offering specialised software-related services that can complement such large-scale public initiatives. By keeping abreast of procurement opportunities through frameworks and understanding the intricacies of selective procurement methods, companies can position themselves strategically to expand and innovate within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Software and Hardware

Notice Description

THIS IS A NOTICE ON BEHALF OF CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL. This contract has been awarded by Chichester District Council via a direct award under the Crown Commercial Service's Vertical Application Solutions Framework (RM6259). It covers the procurement of software for Revenues and Benefits services, specifically to support the collection of Council Tax and Business Rates, and the processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims. This software is essential for Chichester District Council to deliver efficient and effective public services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8960f15-ef62-43a6-88c7-cd7123bd6cb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56aea0a0-286b-4d4c-bcd4-4b79c171b992
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£773,721 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£773,721 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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