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Cloud-based income management software solution

London Borough of Lambeth · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Lambeth has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,234,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 30 bids per contract for this buyer (from 24 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The software will provide the following core functions: Predictive risk analysis, using rent account history and payment behaviour to identify households most likely to fall into arrears or require early intervention. Case prioritisation, helping Income Officers focus on the cases where action is most likely to prevent arrears increasing or avoid escalation. Automated early contact, including low-cost communications such as text messages or letters, to encourage payment or contact before formal intervention is required. Management information and reporting to support monitoring of arrears trends, officer activity, outcomes and service performance.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 100407-2026
  2. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 102292-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

33

Awards

11

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  4. Digital Analytics Tool

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  5. Procurement of an HR and Payroll System

    Look Ahead Care and Support LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1.5mestimated

From notice 100407-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026, last updated 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.