Award

Revenue & Benefits Software

ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT

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Award

04 Oct 2024 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Revenue & Benefits Software" contract was executed by ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT. This tender falls under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process, now in the award stage, aimed to source software for collecting council tax and business rates. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28 February 2024, with the contract starting on 1 April 2024 and set to end on 31 March 2027. The award, valued at £506,551, was published on 4 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering benefits and revenue software solutions. SMEs were deemed suitable for this procurement, although the award was ultimately secured by NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier. Given the substantial contract value and the three-year duration, businesses that can provide scalable, reliable software systems stand to benefit significantly. Companies positioned to deliver comprehensive, efficient solutions for public sector clients are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Revenue & Benefits Software

Notice Description

The council is looking for a software partner to deliver revenue and benefit software to collect council tax and business rates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e924a6fe-2b2b-4e89-96ee-9695122fd92f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038adde6-4009-45c2-8e31-059785c1fe63
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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£506,551 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 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
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Contact Name
John Patrick
Contact Email
procurement@stalbans.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01727819306

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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