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CO0371 - Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP)

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Aug 2025 at 15:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CO0371 - Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP)" was conducted by Essex County Council, focusing on software and IT services under the CPV classification of "Software package and information systems". This initiative is aimed at implementing a comprehensive social care case management solution, including integrated financial solutions for Adult, Children, and Families Social Care across Essex. The process followed a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, aligning with Regulation 26 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The contract was awarded on 29th July 2025 and spans from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2032, with a contract value of £12,000,000. Although the location of service delivery is the East of England, the contract was specifically tailored not to involve SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), but rather larger entities like Access UK Ltd who secured the contract.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities for large-scale IT service providers with expertise in developing and integrating software solutions tailored to social care requirements. Given the selective procurement method involving negotiation, businesses equipped with innovative solutions and the capability to integrate complex IT systems for governmental or large service organisations are particularly well-suited to such tenders. The scale of the project, extending over seven years with a sizable financial outlay, could foster long-term stability and growth for businesses capable of meeting its comprehensive and sophisticated demands. Companies like Access UK Ltd, who won the award, exemplify the type of organisation likely to benefit from such high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0371 - Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP)

Notice Description

Essex County Council is submitting to tender the requirements for the provision of a fully integrated Social Care Case management Solution, to include Adults, Children and Families Social Care as well as an integrated financial solution. We are seeking an innovative, solution focussed Supplier, willing and capable of delivering a practice-led solution to meet the challenges of the changing UK social care landscape, the demands of citizen and provider self serve and the technology industry integration agenda to support the delivery of social care throughout Essex. The Authority propose to establish a contract for an initial term of seven years and thereafter this will be terminated on notice. Additional information: This procurement was conducted as a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, in accordance with Regulation 26 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157f3867-20bc-4372-9f04-42914521ba87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1LX
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
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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