Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire a cloud-based Legal Case Management System (SaaS) for its 3C Shared Legal Practice. This system will replace the existing on-premises IKEN Desktop and Bundledocs software. The procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and is classified as goods. The opportunity covers the region UKH12, representing the Cambridge area. The initiative aims to improve the shared legal service provided to three partner councils: Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council. Preliminary market consultations with interested suppliers are set to begin on 5 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based legal software solutions. Providers with experience in delivering SaaS systems to local authorities will find this procurement especially relevant. Companies offering comprehensive legal case management services, including the ability to handle tasks such as contract drafting, debt recovery, planning agreement preparations, prosecution for legal breaches, and advisory services in local government law, will be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could open up long-term collaboration prospects with Cambridge City Council and its partner councils, fostering business growth through a stable contract with regional authorities.

Planning

Cambridge City Council - Legal CMS

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

5th November 2024 14:36:07 PM
Contract Summary

Cambridge City Council wishes to conduct preliminary market consultations with interested parties in relation to purchasing a cloud-based (SaaS) Legal Case Management System for their 3C Shared Legal Practice. The 3C Shared Legal Practice is a shared in-house legal service for three partner councils Cambridge City Council (lead authority), Huntingdonshire District Council & South Cambridgeshire District Council. Cambridge City Council and 3C ICT (our shared ICT service) would like to discuss this opportunity with various providers with a view to better understand the offerings available in the market. 3) Detailed Service Description and Requirements The 3C Shared Legal Practice provides legal service to the 3 partner councils, including drafting contracts, recovering debts owed, preparing planning agreements for new developments in the city, prosecuting for breaches of the law (including antisocial behaviour, noise nuisance and breach of licensing laws), and giving advice on local government law. As the lead authority for the 3C Shared Legal Practice, Cambridge City Council are looking for a supplier who can provide a cloud-based (SaaS) Legal Case Management System to replace their existing on-premises Legal Case Management system (IKEN Desktop + Bundledocs).
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04b413

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48000000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems
Awarding Authority

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Mr Jonathan Loneza

Buyer Email

jonathan.loneza@cambridge.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1223457107

Buyer Address

Cambridge City Council, Guildhall

Cambridge

CB2 3QJ

United Kingdom

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Cambridge City Council - Legal CMS

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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