Award

Adults and Children's Social Care Case Management System with Integrated Finance

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2025 at 13:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent award of a contract by Southampton City Council involves the provision of an Adults and Children's Social Care Case Management System with Integrated Finance, marking the completion of the procurement process. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 2. The total value of the contract is £2,800,000, encompassing the implementation period, five years of system operation, and optional future enhancements. The contract, commencing on 19th June 2025 and extending to 31st October 2035, serves the South East region of the United Kingdom under the "Software supply services" category, identified by the CPV code 72268000. The appointed supplier is Access UK Ltd, reflecting the council’s focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key dates included the end of the tender period on 21st February 2025, with the award status marked as active by the same date as the contract’s start.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that specialise in delivering innovative software solutions. Small and medium-sized software enterprises that can enhance social care management systems with integrated financial functionalities are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. The strategic focus on digital transformation in social care services presents these businesses with the chance to demonstrate their capabilities in providing scalable and adaptable software solutions. Given the extended contract period and the possibility of future system improvements, this award underscores the importance of establishing long-lasting partnerships with public sector entities like Southampton City Council, potentially paving the way for further engagements in public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adults and Children's Social Care Case Management System with Integrated Finance

Notice Description

This notice is to notify of the award of a contract for the provision of an Adult and Children's Social Care Case Management System with Integrated Finance. Southampton City Council has conducted a further competition utilising the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework Agreement, Lot 2. The contract value listed reflects the implementation period, 5 years system running costs following 'go live' of the new system, optional extension period running costs (of up to 4 years) and optional future system improvement/enhancements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92cc78ad-075f-40a1-b754-6f34fd50a82c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b855b0b-5f08-4f83-b51d-7acb3a771198
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

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2035 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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