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Benefits Off-Site processing

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on the "Benefits Off-Site processing" for handling activities related to new claims and changes in circumstances. This falls under the services industry category and took place in Dudley, United Kingdom. The procurement process used was limited, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The contract was awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 1st October 2026. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 29th May 2026.

For businesses in the industry-specific software development sector, particularly those with capabilities in developing solutions for public authorities, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth. While this contract was awarded to a large enterprise, small to medium-sized enterprises with competitive offerings in the processing of benefits and related software solutions could benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and similar public authorities could open doors to further collaboration and contracts.

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Notice Title

Benefits Off-Site processing

Notice Description

Benefits processing activities including new claims and change of circumstances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a881
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050695-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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