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Revenues and Benefits Software System

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has engaged in a public procurement process for a "Revenues and Benefits Software System," which falls under the industry category of software-related services (CPV 72260000). The procurement method employed was limited, through a direct award without prior publication, under the CCS Framework RM6259. The awarded contract, valued at £986,245, was signed on 10th October 2025. Located in Cambridge, within the UKH12 region, this procurement is finalised, marking the award stage as complete. The direct award was made to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, highlighting a swift and targeted approach to meet specific service requirements as per the PCR2015 Regulations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that can offer tailored services for local government needs. Companies with the capability to quickly adapt to specific buyer requirements would find this type of contract advantageous, given the streamlined procurement route. Large-scale enterprises, like the awarded supplier NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their extensive resources and swift delivery capabilities. The engagement with Cambridge City Council affirms the potential for sustained business growth through partnerships with regional authorities in delivering specialised public services.

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Notice Title

Revenues and Benefits Software System

Notice Description

Software Solution

Procurement Information

Contract is awarded via the Direct Award route through CCS Framework RM6259 under PCR2015 Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065282-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£986,245 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Bail
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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