Award

CP2452-23 Joint Adults' and Children's Systems Programme (JACS)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 14:52

Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2024 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2024 at 10:58

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2024 at 10:57

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2024 at 10:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "CP2452-23 Joint Adults' and Children's Systems Programme (JACS)". This procurement falls under the software and IT services category, with a focus on implementing a Software as a Service (SaaS) system for social care case management and finance. The awarded supplier is Liquidlogic, marking the completion of this tender process. The initial contract term is from 29 May 2025 to 30 May 2030, with options for extensions, and the contract is valued at £11,000,000. The project location is the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically facilitated by Devon County Council, headquartered in Exeter. The process proceeded through an open procedure above the threshold, emphasizing competitive supplier selection, with the tender stage culminating on 8 October 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scalable IT solutions and social care management software. Companies providing established SaaS platforms capable of integration and support would find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings. It is ideal for enterprises, including SMEs, capable of delivering comprehensive software solutions to a local authority context, providing growth potential for suppliers aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The focus on existing solutions that can be adapted to local requirements makes this an attractive proposition for firms with a proven track record in similar environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2452-23 Joint Adults' and Children's Systems Programme (JACS)

Notice Description

Devon County Council is seeking mature and proven SaaS (Software as a Service) systems to fulfil the needs of adults and children's social care case management and finance requirements, already in use in another Local Authority setting. The deliverables include but are not limited to modification (during and post implementation), installation, integration, implementation and relevant on-going support of an ICT system which will support improved service to DCC's residents, staff and partner agencies. The optional non-core functionalities are within scope and DCC reserve the right to buy. They will be used to form part of the contract should it be commissioned during the contract term (in line with the core functionalities pricing term of the contract). The contract shall have a Core term of 5 years: May 2025 to May 2030. With 6 Extension Options: 2 years + 2 years + 2 years+ 2 years+ 1 years + 1 year and a value range between PS3,600,000 and PS10,500,000 over the full term The aim of this above threshold procurement process is to competitively select a supplier to deliver the outcome specification detailed in the tender documents. SUPPLIER NOTE - Suppliers should note that in order to Express Interest they must complete and return all documentation through ProContract. Additional information: To express your interest visit the Supplying the South West Procurement Portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2029358-4d49-4743-aa24-c65a1fe46fb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe78d543-6954-42ab-bfed-9852c7a148fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2030 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIQUIDLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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