Award

NNDR Forecasting Software Solution

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 16:19

Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a NNDR Forecasting Software Solution. This contract, completed under an open competition procurement method, is categorised within the services industry, specifically targeting financial consultancy and IT services. It was awarded to WILKS HEAD & EVE LLP on 12th August 2025, with a contract value of £28,500, excluding VAT. Located in the UKH12 region, the procurement process is now in the “award” stage. The contract will commence on 9th September 2025 and span three years, with potential annual extensions reaching up to five years maximum. The award notice was published on 26th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs experienced in providing financial consultancy and IT services. The need for an accurate forecasting software solution offers a platform for businesses specialising in property data analytics and tax assessment tools to showcase their innovation and reliability. The open procurement method and sub-central government buyer enhance the opportunities for competitive smaller enterprises with the capabilities to deliver sophisticated software solutions. This successful procurement by WILKS HEAD & EVE LLP highlights the region's commitment to fostering competitive opportunities in public contracts, encouraging skilled businesses to become involved in essential local government projects.

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Notice Title

NNDR Forecasting Software Solution

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced supplier who can provide a software solution that could provide an accurate forecast of business rate income and identification of currently non rated properties for National Non Domestic Rates (NNDR). As part of the software solution the supplier should have all the extensive property and historic rating information to provide reliable forecasting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for a 3 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Renewal: This contract is for a 3 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ff0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051380-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKS HEAD & EVE

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