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Award of Contract for Children's Cross Regional Arrangements Group (CCRAG) database

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Award of Contract for Children's Cross Regional Arrangements Group (CCRAG) database" under the industry category of database software package. The procurement process is in the award stage, following a selective method as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), ensuring quality and selective engagement. The contract period begins on 10th May 2026 and is slated to end on 9th May 2029, with an option for extension until 9th May 2030. This contract is valued at £137,500 and is primarily located within the East of England region, presenting opportunities for suppliers operating in database services within this area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, as Hertfordshire County Council has structured the procurement process to accommodate smaller businesses, providing them a platform to grow through public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in database software, particularly those looking to expand within the East of England, are well-suited to engage with this contract. By leveraging the G-Cloud framework, companies can benefit from streamlined procurement processes, fostering an environment conducive to business growth and innovation. Current suppliers like People Places Lives Limited, already part of the agreement, exemplify successful engagement with public procurement under this framework.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for Children's Cross Regional Arrangements Group (CCRAG) database

Notice Description

This is an awarded contract from G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14) The contract period is from 10th May 2026 until 9th May 2029 with the option to extend for a further 12 months until 9th May 2030 (maximim 4 year period.) The contract value stated above is for the maximum 4 year term of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-518aba8a-7ffb-4002-b20f-95ae8b416b98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521bfd77-7b16-4f4a-ace7-6e651862e1cb
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 2029 3-4 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8XR
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE PLACES LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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