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title: "700 - Provision of a Document Management System"
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# 700 - Provision of a Document Management System

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e5c8325-456d-488f-b1bd-fddc3cf7227d

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## Summary

Wigan Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of a Document Management System (DMS), specifically tailored for its Collections and Assessments Team to manage Council Tax records and benefit awards effectively. Classified under the software package and information systems category, this service contract covers the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award, signifying a streamlined process culminating on 10th March 2026. The contract, awarded to NEC Software Solutions Ltd, is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2030, reflecting a comprehensive four-year engagement in this service procurement.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software solutions and information systems tailored for governmental use. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) possessing expertise in document management systems may find burgeoning opportunities in similar tenders and contracts. Entities equipped to deliver centralised systems that integrate seamlessly into governmental financial operations will be well-suited for future engagements, echoing the capabilities demonstrated by the current supplier, NEC Software Solutions Ltd, a large-scale firm adept in such implementations.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint a provider of a Document Management System (DMS) for the Collections and Assessments Team. The DMS must be a centralised system that stores, retrieves and manages correct records of Council Tax payments and benefits awards and ensures that the Council receives its income, and our residents are paid what they are due appropriately and on time

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac47e4-66e2-4306-b0e8-07e45f9f61aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac47e4-66e2-4306-b0e8-07e45f9f61aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac47e4-66e2-4306-b0e8-07e45f9f61aa
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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