Award

Dynamic Category Solutions Homecare Services - (Homecare Services System)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the "Dynamic Category Solutions Homecare Services" system, classified under software package and information systems. This tender, valued at £117,205.14, utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, the project is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded to Access UK Limited, with the award notice published on 19th March 2026, following the tender period's end on 16th March 2026.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses in the IT and software sectors, particularly those adept at delivering solutions for adult social care homecare frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the procurement’s suitability criteria. Companies able to deliver robust software systems tailored for the health and social care industry are well-positioned to benefit from future similar opportunities. The involvement of Westmorland and Furness Council, a local government authority, signifies ongoing growth prospects in public sector digitalisation initiatives.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Category Solutions Homecare Services - (Homecare Services System)

Notice Description

This service is a key IT software component in managing and delivering the adult social care homecare and domiciliary framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c02af93d-9785-4fae-b673-10dbb4b6a39c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99c7864e-4a22-4973-b893-68c51bc4f947
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
£117,205 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,205 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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