Award

Revenues and Benefits Application Consolidation

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jan 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by Somerset Council involved the consolidation of Revenues and Benefits Application systems, classified under the Financial Systems Software Package category (CPV 48442000). The procurement process has been completed, with the contract commencement date being 22nd April 2024. This contract, valued at £1,250,000, spans an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a direct award from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions, without prior publication of a competitive call, and it was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The award was finalised and signed on 9th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software systems, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive solutions to public sector entities. Companies with a strong track record in delivering robust and scalable software applications that streamline revenues and benefits processes will find this contract beneficial for growth. The procurement method indicates a targeted approach, favouring established suppliers on designated frameworks, making it suitable for large-scale enterprises capable of meeting stringent public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Revenues and Benefits Application Consolidation

Notice Description

Revenues and Benefits Application Consolidation. Contract commenced on 22nd April 2024 and is for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions.

Procurement Information

Direct award call off from Crown Commercial Services VAS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cedb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000760-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iain Copeland
Contact Email
icopeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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