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Digital Portal

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Somerset Council, involves a direct award contract for the development of a Digital Portal focusing on children's and families' services, as well as adults' services. The procurement category is classified under industry-specific software packages and lies under the services sector. Located in Taunton, England, the procurement stage is at the award phase as of 23 January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2030. This contract, valued at £459,100 GBP, was procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically GCloud 14. The associated tender process had its tender period ending on 1 December 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for software development companies specialising in industry-specific solutions for public sector entities. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a capacity to deliver sophisticated digital portals, as indicated by its suitability criteria. The direct award to Beebot AI Ltd, an SME during the award phase, reflects the potential for nimble tech firms to secure contracts via established frameworks, thus bypassing traditional open tender procedures. Businesses with expertise in bespoke software development for government agencies or those registered within relevant framework agreements are strategically positioned to benefit from such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Portal

Notice Description

Digital Portal - Childrens and Families/Adults Direct Award via GCloud 14 Contract dates and value include optional 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13b37bee-9531-4c26-b156-eb5d0073bfb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb2d134-1a0a-4768-8c58-553c8a635a6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEBOT AI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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