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WP4118 The Provision of an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) Hub (SaaS)

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Walsall Metro Borough Council, focuses on the acquisition of an Educational Health Care Plan Hub (EHC Hub) provided as Software as a Service (SaaS). This falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is intended for use in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Idox Software Ltd on 18th August 2025. The contract period runs from 16th November 2025 to 15th November 2027. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value is £100,000.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth within the software and digital services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in education and healthcare solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete in such tenders as their innovative solutions can align with statutory functions in the educational sector. With the backing of a framework agreement, businesses that offer collaborative digital platforms have a strategic advantage and can leverage this tender to establish or expand their presence in the public sector software market.

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Notice Title

WP4118 The Provision of an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) Hub (SaaS)

Notice Description

The Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) Hub or EHC Hub, essentially Software as a Service (SaaS) is a digital platform supporting engagement, Contributions, and collaboration on Education Health Care assessments, plans and reviews. The SaaS also supports a statutory function.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f5ddf10-5c00-42c4-844d-a489b44f0872
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1ee2eb-53f4-40e5-a95c-37ac1eab5633
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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