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Tri.x Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures Manual Renewal Direct Award via G-Cloud 14

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2025 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Durham County Council involves the renewal of the Tri.x Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures Manual. The tender falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with a CPV code of 48000000. This process was concluded in the "award" stage as of 6th May 2025, with the award going to the SME Signis Limited. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Durham. A direct award was made through the G-Cloud 14 framework, a selective procurement method often employed for efficient contracting with pre-approved suppliers. The contract is set for a period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software packages and information systems. With the streamlined procurement approach of using a framework agreement, such tenders enable businesses to secure partnerships with public sector entities efficiently. Companies with expertise in child safeguarding and localised service provision, like Signis Limited, are well-positioned to benefit from contracts that ensure quality and continuity of service to public bodies such as the county council. The framework nature also suggests potential for future collaborations, allowing SMEs and VCSEs to demonstrate their specialised skills while providing sustainable growth pathways through public-sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tri.x Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures Manual Renewal Direct Award via G-Cloud 14

Notice Description

Tri.x have provided the MA child protections procedures since 2015. The partners have been happy with the procedures and agencies have provided significant resource to review and ensure the procedures are localised to Durham. The request is that this is a single agency provider due to the above expertise, resource committed and no one else provides the level of service and expertise provided. The service is well delivered and value for money and therefore, a direct award to the incumbent OEM provider for the system via the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement has been utilised as the most suitable route to market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85670c30-d5d1-45d4-b0fe-f794ca8f0967
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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