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14 Jul 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited, operating as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process for the "Housing with Care Data System". This contract, classified under the industry category of Medical Information Systems, pertains to a suite of software solutions supporting various aspects of social care and compliance management. Located in the East of England, the awarded contract commenced on 30th June 2026 and will continue through 29th June 2030. Utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender reached the award stage with a total contract value of £168,972.48. The tender was designed considering strategic services delivery in community health solutions and software management, aligning with regulatory compliance efforts.

This awarded contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the healthcare technology domain, particularly those specialising in case management, domiciliary care software, and electronic patient records. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find substantial growth potential in participating in such tenders, although the current award was secured by Access UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier. By engaging in similar procurement processes, businesses can expand their client base and technological footprint within regional healthcare infrastructures, particularly those enterprises focusing on innovative solutions tailored for social and medical care management. This contract underscores the potential for technological advancements in compliance and workforce management within the UK’s healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Housing with Care Data System

Notice Description

Case Management Systems. Care planning software. Community health solutions and referrals. Compliance and auditing software to ensure regulatory compliance. Document management. Domiciliary care. Social care software including electronic patient records. Medication management software. Safeguarding software. Workforce management software (relevant to health and social care)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b666dcb9-0687-4aca-9065-a3627ce7a5aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aab10ca3-cb91-4209-9612-f24654e698b3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,972 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,972 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2030 4-5 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
THE CAMBRIDGE HOUSING SOCIETY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB24 9ZR
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Histon & Impington
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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