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CST215 Supply of a Management Information (MI) System for Residential Childrens Homes

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply of a Management Information System for Residential Children's Homes to Clearcare Solutions Ltd. This procurement process was conducted as a direct award following a previously unsuccessful below-threshold open tender, adhering to the PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(a). The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, with the delivery location set in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £107,000, will commence on 20th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 19th January 2031. The award was officially published on 4th February 2026, indicating the current stage of the procurement as 'Award'.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those capable of supporting management information systems in residential care settings. The direct award method highlights potential for future procurement opportunities with similar requirements, especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies possessing expertise in tailoring software solutions for public sector needs and demonstrated agility in their service delivery might find this sector conducive for growth. Additionally, the location in the East Midlands further allows businesses in the vicinity to enhance their local partnerships and expand their service offerings within the county council’s framework.

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Notice Title

CST215 Supply of a Management Information (MI) System for Residential Childrens Homes

Notice Description

Supply of a Management Information (MI) System for Residential Childrens Homes Direct Award following a failed below-threshold open tender (CST155), in line with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(a). This has been awarded under PCR2015 regulations as intentions were declared in January 2025 prior to the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58eb6a96-bb87-4a60-86af-ca079b89be10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8ceaf4-3845-4e92-924d-1b63feabd801
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Holly Platts
Contact Email
holly.platts@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEARCARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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