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Social Care Case Management System Admin Resource

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for a consultancy service to support its administrative resource for the social care case management system. The contract was awarded on 23rd April 2025 via the Crown Commercial Service's G-Cloud 14 Framework, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £32,500, is intended for an initial period of 13 weeks starting from 28th April 2025, with the possibility of extension for up to 12 months at the Council's discretion. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is situated in Sunderland, highlighted by the postal code SR1 3AA. The procurement method was selective, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and expertise in IT services, consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for IT consultancy firms, particularly those focusing on software development and support services, to expand their clientele within the public sector. The use of a selective procurement method under the G-Cloud 14 framework indicates that businesses adept in navigating structured procurement channels and providing tailored IT solutions would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing, given the emphasis on suitable candidates and the structured nature of public sector IT projects. Sunderland City Council's commitment to transparency and structured contracting processes offers a stable platform for businesses aiming for long-term growth through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Social Care Case Management System Admin Resource

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a consultancy service to support the Council's administrative resource for the social care case management system. The initial contract period is for 13 weeks, with the option to extend for one period of up to 12 months, at the complete discretion of the Council. The above contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66d6fd87-01ec-4788-95c5-2b4d9f017b0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee2bd77-af9e-4d95-813b-7fa541ed1500
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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