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09 Jun 2026 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the CP2777-26 JACs Specialist Project Manager contract, part of the Joint Adults and Children's Systems (JACS) Programme aimed at transforming Devon's social care systems. The project falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category, with a focus on replacing outdated software to improve case management and service user independence. The awarded contract, valued at £910,000, was issued following an open procurement procedure and has been granted to Quite Laterally Ltd. The contract period began on 11 May 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2027, with services delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development, particularly those with expertise in system implementation and integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the project seeks innovative solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery in social care. Companies with experience in client portals, case management systems, and digital transformation will find this project aligns well with their capabilities and growth objectives.

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Notice Title

CP2777-26 JACs Specialist Project Manager

Notice Description

The Devon County Council (DCC) Joint Adults and Children's Systems (JACS) Programme was established in 2024 to transform Devon's social care case management and finance services. This will be achieved through the implementation of a new case management system following a public tender exercise to replace existing outdated systems, to connect teams and systems better, to promote service user independence through the use of client portals, and to realise improvements in market contract management and brokerage through increased visibility. DCC engaged a professional services provider for a Specialist Advisory and Delivery Programme Services that has experience of managing the implementation of System C's LiquidLogic solutions, providing the additional expertise and experience that is currently unavailable within the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d39f0a4e-5b5c-4508-ae95-1f4b3577750b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06553c8f-d6f6-470e-b06f-a568f6fe2f41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
DEVON COUNTY 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
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

QUITE LATERALLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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