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Online Social Care Procedures

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2025 at 12:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Southampton City Council focuses on the provision of online social care procedures across Adult and Children's Services. The contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with a selective procurement method utilised, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. This award stage contract, valued at £92,000, commenced on 30 June 2025 with a potential duration until 29 June 2029, contingent upon extension options. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems tailored for social care services. With an emphasis on legislative and best-practice alignment, companies experienced in such software development, particularly those classified as SMEs, are well-suited to compete in this domain. As the contract engages innovative technological solutions for social care, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolio and reputation by participating in such public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Social Care Procedures

Notice Description

Adult Services and Children's Services Social Care online procedures that reflect legislation, statutory guidance and best practice. This contract has been awarded using Lot 2 of G Cloud 14. The contract covers two products; Adult Social Care and Children's Social Care. The term for the Children's product is 24 months initial term with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The term for the Adults product is 12 months initial term with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The contract dates and values listed in this Notice are reflective of the full potential contract term inclusive of extension options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb6ff65-533b-4ad5-aa0d-5c64f586ead7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2029 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hayley Holden
Contact Email
hayley.holden@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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