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Citizen Access - Benefits Notification (CA-BN)

ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Rossendale Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Citizen Access - Benefits Notification (CA-BN)" module, falling under the services category with a focus on IT software repair. This contract, awarded to NEC Software Solutions LTD, will serve multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method used was a direct award, below the threshold and without competition, under a light-touch regime. The award was finalised on 6th March 2025, with the contract period set to begin on 1st June 2025 and end on 31st May 2026. The total contract value is £5,400, inclusive of VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT software sector, particularly those specialising in repair and maintenance services. The direct award process favours established players with proven track records, and given the broad geographic service scope, it can help firms expand their market reach across various UK regions. Large-scale organisations, similar to NEC Software Solutions LTD, with the capacity to handle comprehensive IT projects and the ability to meet specific public sector requirements, would be well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Citizen Access - Benefits Notification (CA-BN)

Notice Description

Citizen Access - Benefits Notification (CA-BN) Module

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010172-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267200 - Repair of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Buckle
Contact Email
andrewbuckle@rossendalebc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01706 217777

Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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