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09 Mar 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for a Childrens Case Management System, categorised under software packages and information systems. The award stage concluded on 31 March 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement, valued at £343,476, was executed via a selective method as part of a framework agreement. The location involved is Taunton, England, referenced by postal code TA1 4DY, and the process is geared specifically towards service-based procurements.

This tender provides growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in software and information systems. Liquid Logic, the awarded supplier, illustrates the potential for similar-sized enterprises to secure significant government contracts. The call-off from a framework agreement suggests streamlined procurement with reduced competition, enhancing the chances for businesses with relevant expertise to succeed. Such tenders appeal to technologically proficient companies looking to develop long-term relationships with public sectors, facilitating steady business development over the contract's duration.

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Notice Title

Childrens Case Management System

Notice Description

Childrens Social Care Case Management System Awarded via CCS RM6259

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6327c8a5-dcca-4b0f-a324-1f5c95e76503
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c86512-1869-4c57-939f-ab3d6704d597
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£343,476 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£343,476 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
Somerset County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Liquidlogic

Further Information

Notice Documents

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