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22 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, located in Chelmsford, launched a public procurement process under the title "Youth Offending Case Management Solution" within the software package and information systems industry category, specifically targeting the East of England. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, resulted from a call-off under the YPO 1095 Software Application Solutions Framework Agreement. This contract, valued at £108,308, is set to commence on 23rd July 2026 and run until 22nd July 2029, including an optional 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, and key details such as procurement status and award information were published on 22nd July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those equipped to provide youth offending case management solutions. The procurement process favours SMEs, offering an advantageous landscape for small to medium-sized enterprises to supply cutting-edge and comprehensive solutions. Although the competition has concluded with Access UK Ltd, a large-scale company, securing the contract, the framework agreement method underscores the potential for future opportunities in similar contractual arrangements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Youth Offending Case Management Solution

Notice Description

Call-off under YPO 1095 Software Application Solutions Framework Agreement for the provision of a youth offending case management solution for a term of 2 years with an optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c5ce721-264b-4d8b-8a6c-3d7080d8860b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce39498-2d7d-4688-bcde-b2a97b7c1d0f
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
£108,308 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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