---
title: "Benefits Off-Site processing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a881"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Benefits Off-Site processing

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a881

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Benefits processing activities including new claims and change of circumstances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050695-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050695-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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