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The Dynamic Category Solutions Homecare Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

06 Feb 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for providing IT services, specifically for "The Dynamic Category Solutions Homecare Services". This procurement, categorised under IT services (CPV code 72000000), pertains to software development and support within the adult social care sector in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 31st January 2025, and the contract period running from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £127,793.75, has been awarded through a direct procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development, particularly those capable of offering robust solutions for social care management. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are well-suited to compete in such procurement, given the suitability requirements. The services provided under this contract can expand a business’s portfolio, establish credibility within the public sector, and potentially lead to future contracts. Access UK Ltd, a large supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive nature and the calibre required for success in such tenders.

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Notice Title

The Dynamic Category Solutions Homecare Services

Notice Description

The service is a key IT Software component in managing and delivering the Adult Social Care Homecare and Domiciliary Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d883ceb-b21a-4f48-85b2-1c385f423b01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a125dfd1-c7d9-4634-9426-9aba55ff5944
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£127,793 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,793 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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