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Shaw Trust AskSara Contract Extension - 3 Year

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the award stage for a contract extension titled "Shaw Trust AskSara Contract Extension - 3 Year", focusing on industry-specific software packages. This contract involves extending the licence for the AskSara, Living Made Easy platform and will last from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process without competitive tendering. The location associated with this procurement is Doncaster, DN1 3BU, United Kingdom, with the potential for broader delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more. This project primarily falls under the services category.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and license management, particularly those capable of supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the contract is a direct award, companies already established as reliable partners with the City of Doncaster Council or those looking to strengthen such relationships can benefit. Shaw Trust, a large-scale organisation, has been designated as the supplier, making it an opportunity for SMEs to possibly align with a prominent entity for future collaborations. This contract is indicative of potential avenues for businesses focusing on software solutions tailored to industry-specific needs and local government applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shaw Trust AskSara Contract Extension - 3 Year

Notice Description

Extension of the licence for the current AskSara, Living Made Easy platform utilised by the City of Doncaster Council for 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49745e58-3436-46af-abf1-163a6f769000
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,064 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAW TRUST

Further Information

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