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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Legal Case Management System, titled "Legal Case Management System," was initiated by Wakefield Council. This tender, classified under the industry category of content management software packages, relates to a digital solution for managing legal cases and has been conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covers services to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK, with a significant contract value of £191,296. The contract period is set from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2029. The award was completed on 16 March 2026, and the successful supplier is IKEN Limited.

This opportunity offers SMEs the potential to engage in the provision of advanced case management software services, fostering business growth in the legal tech sector. As this tender process was open to suitable SMEs, it presents a lucrative chance for small to medium enterprises to expand their client portfolio within the public sector. Businesses that specialise in software development for legal applications or content management systems are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Case Management System

Notice Description

A legal case management solution to organise, track, and manage legal cases digitally. Core features include - case management including tracking case files; document managementy; time tracking and billing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b909938-cdb4-4198-97ad-b8aac3cebf29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bba33ad-de61-4131-9ccd-fb710afd9ff9
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

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£191,296 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,296 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IKEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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