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title: "Pensions Administration Software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52cb79bd-e654-4d8d-aba9-3861a2c7f742"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# Pensions Administration Software

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52cb79bd-e654-4d8d-aba9-3861a2c7f742

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Bath and North East Somerset Council involved the direct award of a contract for "Pensions Administration Software," classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000). The tender, which focused on providing software solutions and related support services, is set to be implemented in England. The award stage was completed on 2nd April 2025, with a contract period from 17th April 2025 through to 16th March 2032. The procurement method used was a direct award, highlighting a unique procurement strategy for meeting the Council's specific needs promptly.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in IT consulting and software development. While the procurement process has already concluded with Softcat plc as the awarded supplier, businesses in similar sectors can gain insights into the competitive landscape and procurement methodologies used by local councils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may specifically consider this as a benchmarking opportunity for future similar tenders, as the Council has shown a preference for acquiring goods and services within specific procurement frameworks that do consider SME suitability.

## Notice

Pensions Administration Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01b220b-55c9-4636-b2df-fe411d287dc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 16 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,500,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | KEYNSHAM |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS31 1FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Keynsham North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01b220b-55c9-4636-b2df-fe411d287dc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e01b220b-55c9-4636-b2df-fe411d287dc9
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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