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Provision of the Account Analytics module within NEC Housing

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of the Account Analytics module within NEC Housing." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on data analytical software to enhance the existing NEC Housing software package. The procurement was conducted via a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons limited to the incumbent supplier, NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The contract, valued at £108,000, was signed on 22 April 2026, with an operational period commencing on 1 September 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance and funding. The service will be delivered in the region of UKM93, with North Ayrshire Council serving as the central purchasing body.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in housing software enhancements and data analytics, particularly those that can offer competitive solutions in legacy ICT systems. Companies experienced in working with public sector clients and housing software modules are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. Additionally, SMEs may find opportunities to subcontract or provide auxiliary services in partnership with the primary supplier, provided they meet the technical requirements. Access to contracts like this can spur business growth and open doors to future public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Account Analytics module within NEC Housing

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council required the purchase of data analytical software to add new functionality to the existing NEC Housing software package.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Account Analytics module within NEC Housing will enable Housing to intelligently analyse customer data and identify Tenants in the most need earlier and more efficiently. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and the contract end date is 31st March 2029. The contract will terminate on this date unless otherwise advised in advance. An option to extend for an additional period of up to twelve months will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Procurement Information

Legacy ICT system that only the incumbent supplier can maintain.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830852
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555412
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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


CPV Codes

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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