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Variation 2 - Service packs Early Years and Education System

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has awarded a contract variation to System C Healthcare Limited for the procurement of service pack support days, aimed at enhancing the Early Years and Education System. The contract, originally established under the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 13 framework, was varied to include additional support services, reflecting a total contract value of £553,241, effective from 22 January 2026, with a potential extension option until 31 March 2028. The contract is in the award stage, targeting the software package and information systems industry category, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents notable growth opportunities for businesses involved in the development and implementation of software package solutions within the education and healthcare sectors. While the procurement method was selective, businesses adept in providing specialised software support services, especially those experienced in catering to local government contracts, could find similar opportunities advantageous. The contract highlights a significant collaboration with a large supplier, indicating a preference for established organisations capable of managing comprehensive technological solutions. Though not marked for SMEs or VCSEs, such procurements can provide insights into market demands and frameworks utilised by public entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variation 2 - Service packs Early Years and Education System

Notice Description

Service pack support days to help support the education system solution and other System C healthcare products across childrens services. The service packs will support implementation and development of the current solution. The existing contract with SystemC was originally procured under the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 13 framework in December 2023 has been varied to include the above mentioned support days.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b2b28b6-6522-4311-a51d-0125e1c56cd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5336d35a-0b8a-4f46-8086-f96ba71ae417
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£11,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2LL
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEM C HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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