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Care and People Planning Software for Inclusive Employment

ESSEX CARES LIMITED

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Essex Cares Limited, operating in Chelmsford, Essex, has concluded the procurement process for Care and People Planning Software for Inclusive Employment. Classified under the industry category "Software package and information systems," this tender was aimed at providing a comprehensive system for inclusive employment operations. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition and involved the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract, signed on 1st April 2025, marked the completion stage of the procurement process, with Aptem Limited winning the award valued at £198,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software systems for inclusive employment. It includes functionalities such as customer portals, employer engagement CRM, and vacancy management, making it ideal for software developers and IT service providers. Businesses experienced in delivering digital solutions to support regional or local authority operations are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Furthermore, the collaboration with Essex Cares Limited can offer long-term partnership potential, particularly as the contract includes an option for extension by up to 12 months.

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Notice Title

Care and People Planning Software for Inclusive Employment

Notice Description

Provision of system for Essex Cares Limited Inclusive Employment operations

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services include: * Customer portal * Service Recipient portal * Employer engagement CRM * Vacancy capture * Service Recipient referral management

Options: This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for One period of up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

This procurement was concluded using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). CCS templates were used to establish an extensive long list of potential suppliers. Our conformance scope of requirements enabled for a shorter list of potential suppliers who were invited to demonstrate their software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014884-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX CARES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTEM

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