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DWP LADS Development - Capita software updates required as part of the DWP LADS Delivery

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the “DWP LADS Development - Capita software updates required as part of the DWP LADS Delivery.” This project, falling under the industry category of IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, began on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition," indicating a streamlined approach without open competition. The entire procurement process has concluded, with MRI Software Limited appointed as the supplier for the required IT services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT firms, especially those specialising in software development and updates. Firms capable of delivering value through consulting and allied IT services might find similar projects beneficial for business growth. Businesses operating on a large scale and capable of managing sub-central government contracts would have been particularly well-suited to engage in such direct procurement processes. The structured and specialised nature of the software updates required by West Northamptonshire Council underscores a valuable market for advanced IT solutions providers seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DWP LADS Development - Capita software updates required as part of the DWP LADS Delivery

Notice Description

MRI (Capita) software updates required as part of the DWP LADS Delivery. DWP require LAs to develop their software to provide enhancements under LADS Delivery project. PS50,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058be5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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