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26 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Central Bedfordshire Council, identified by the title "CBC-1984-EXF-DA-ZH Electronic Care Monitoring System - AWARD," falls under the services industry category. The primary focus is on a time accounting or human resources software package. The process, which is now in its award stage, was completed following a direct award via a YPO framework. The contract period extends from 26th June 2026 to 25th June 2028, with the associated delivery locations including the UK and other regions. The procurement method is noted as "Other - ", indicating a possible variation from traditional methods. Relevant contact at Central Bedfordshire Council is Zehn Hussain.

This tender, valued at £960,000, provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technology solutions, particularly those offering electronic care monitoring systems. Although the tender is not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with scalable solutions capable of operating across multiple regions like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories will find this opportunity particularly attractive. The contract with Access UK Ltd. highlights a demand for suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive technological solutions within specified timelines and across diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

CBC-1984-EXF-DA-ZH Electronic Care Monitoring System - AWARD

Notice Description

Direct award via YPO framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6d20097-e324-41da-8836-e293cd9b552f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0264310-2980-4c9c-889d-53db8e4a0df3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2028 2-3 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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