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title: "Revenues and Benefits System Soft Market Testing"
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# Revenues and Benefits System Soft Market Testing

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES AND LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb031694-88ba-401f-ae64-f0c0608ad3a6

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Sutton are conducting tender planning for the "Revenues and Benefits System Soft Market Testing." This procurement is focused on the supply of a comprehensive software solution for various council services, including Housing Benefits and Council Tax administration, with an estimated value of £1,250,000. The project is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The involved councils are based in Kingston upon Thames, England, and are collaborating to leverage best practices in public service delivery.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software developers and IT service providers, particularly those specialising in custom software development and systems consultancy. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for public administration needs, such as software-related services or systems maintenance, will find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this market space allows companies to demonstrate their expertise while contributing to the efficiency of local government services.

## Notice

The Royal Borough of Kingston and London Borough of Sutton are working together collaboratively to share good practice and take advantage of joint working opportunities. The Councils are looking for a full software solution to provide Housing Benefits and Council Tax Support administration, Council Tax administration, Business Rates administration, Business Improvements Districts administration and all associated modules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbce87f-626e-4903-a735-0a03afb336d2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES AND LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2017 at 08:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbce87f-626e-4903-a735-0a03afb336d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbce87f-626e-4903-a735-0a03afb336d2
  21st June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=25f5a3a0-fc50-e711-80e3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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