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Revenues and Benefits Administration System

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

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PlanningUpdate

19 Jan 2026 at 14:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 16:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring an integrated software system for managing revenue, including Council Tax and Business rates collection, as well as the administration of benefits such as Housing Benefit and Council Tax support. The proposed system aims to integrate with existing council systems like Agresso within the UKJ11 region. The procurement is categorised under software packages and information systems, with an estimated contract value of £3,000,000. The procurement process has seen recent changes due to potential restructuring within local governments. The contract, initially planned to commence in June 2030, is now on hold pending further clarity on the restructuring outcomes, with a new tender notice expected by April 2029.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and integration services. Firms with expertise in tailored software solutions for government administration, finance systems integration, and long-term infrastructure projects will find this an attractive opportunity. Given the scale and integration requirements, companies with a strong track record in managing complex IT projects, particularly those familiar with public sector needs, would be well-suited to compete. The potential restructuring of local government entities may open doors for collaborative or joint venture propositions, enhancing the scope for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Revenues and Benefits Administration System

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure an integrated software package governing the administration of both income and revenue (Council tax and Business rates collection) and the administration of benefits awarded to Bracknell Forest residents (Housing Benefit and Council Tax support). The system will be required to integrate with a number of Council systems and data sources, including but not limited to the Council's finance system Agresso.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004398-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20293 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2030 - 31 May 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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