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Core+ Youth Justice System

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Core+ Youth Justice System" contract, which is classified under the industry category of software packages and information systems. This selective procurement was completed through a call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework and was awarded on 28th August 2025. The project, with a contract value of £76,000, is expected to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The service will be delivered in Darlington, England, under postal code DL1 5QT, with Access UK Limited as the appointed supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those that specialise in services suitable for youth justice systems. The procurement was designed to accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a strategic interest in fostering diverse business participation. Enterprises capable of offering innovative digital solutions that align with governmental frameworks are likely to find competitive advantages in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core+ Youth Justice System

Notice Description

Call off from G Cloud 14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae3adb9a-41df-454b-a25c-d06d444300c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a8f47c-f2d4-4a49-a711-1b1e9e09c80e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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