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PB2026-00329 NEC Software for Revenues and Benefits

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PB2026-00329 NEC Software for Revenues and Benefits" was conducted by Darlington Borough Council, a regional authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under IT services and software development, falls under a service procurement category. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure through a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 for Vertical Application Solutions (VAS), without prior publication for competition. The location of delivery is specified as region UKC13. Key dates include the contract award date of 12th March 2026, with the awarding of the contract confirmed as complete. The contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and support systems. The contract's nature implies that companies with expertise in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for revenues and benefits systems are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Given that the procurement was done through direct awarding, businesses already part of the frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services may find such opportunities more accessible, fostering partnerships and expanding their portfolio within public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2026-00329 NEC Software for Revenues and Benefits

Notice Description

Direct Award Call off from RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Software for Revenues and Benefits - SaaS and associated modules with support and maintenance

Procurement Information

Direct Award from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6259 VAS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042532-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£660,106 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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