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CPU 7586 HSF Benefits Platform

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CPU 7586 HSF Benefits Platform" was conducted by Nottingham City Council, located in Nottingham, England. This tender belongs to the software package and information systems industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement followed an open procedure below threshold, indicating a competitive and transparent process. The tender period ended on 3rd December 2025, and the contract for goods commenced on 4th December 2025, concluding on 3rd December 2026. The award was published on 20th February 2026, cementing the completion of the award stage in the East Midlands region.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems as it involves a contract worth £60,000. Although the suitability criteria specified that SMEs and VCSEs were not particularly targeted, larger companies with expertise in managing benefits platforms could find ample scope for expanding their business presence within the public sector. Policy in Practice Ltd, a large-scale organisation based in London, was selected as the supplier for this project, highlighting the competitive advantage for established firms in securing such contracts with councils like Nottingham City Council, which prioritise efficient and effective service delivery. Business users in software development can explore similar opportunities and strengthen their positioning by aligning with public sector needs in the East Midlands and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 7586 HSF Benefits Platform

Notice Description

HSF Benefits Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5c9927a-e34e-435a-bcfb-80ce434aeff1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5be83d4-ee9d-49cd-843b-eb89275a6a5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sana Iqbal
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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