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23 Jun 2026 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a procurement process for "Duplicate Payment Software" as part of the software package and information systems industry. Located in Taunton, England, the contract was awarded to Fiscal Technologies Ltd on 19th June 2026, with a start date of 25th September 2026 and an end date of 24th September 2029. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and features a contract value of £162,996. The procurement process is categorised under goods, and the award notice was published on 23rd June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software solutions, particularly those that provide duplicate payment detection technology. The contract, structured through a framework agreement, demonstrates the importance of SMEs in this space, as the supplier, Fiscal Technologies Ltd, is classified as such. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and who have the capacity to manage long-term contracts will find this an exemplary case of potential business growth through government procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Duplicate Payment Software

Notice Description

Duplicate Payment Software for Somerset Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd29ec1e-1953-4f6f-8459-43902ed9beea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e413af-c74d-4308-abea-23043510afc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£162,996 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2029 3-4 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISCAL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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