This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2026 at 11:01

Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is currently seeking to procure a cloud-based Legal Case Management System (LCMS) to enhance its legal service delivery across various functions including social care, litigation, and procurement. This tender is in the active procurement stage, with the process being conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The council is located in Northallerton, UK, and the procurement is open to all eligible suppliers with a deadline for tender submissions set for 5th June 2026. The project aims to replace the existing desktop system with a fully digital solution that includes features such as case management, document management, and integration with corporate systems. An award decision is expected by 5th August 2026, with the contract beginning on 4th September 2026.

For businesses specialising in software development and IT services, this tender presents a significant opportunity for growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly appealing due to the inclusivity criteria. The project demands a provider capable of implementing a secure and resilient software system, making it ideal for companies with expertise in cloud-based solutions and digital transformation. The contract is valued at approximately £483,333.33, and includes provisions for ongoing support, maintenance, and potential extensions up to 2032, offering long-term business development potential for the winning supplier.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Case Management System

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a cloud-based Legal Case Management System (LCMS) to support the delivery of its legal services, including social care, litigation, property, planning, governance, employment, education, procurement and related functions. The solution will replace the Authority's existing desktop system and enable secure, modern, fully digital case management. The LCMS must provide core functionality including case and matter management, time recording, document management and bundling, workflows, billing and reporting, together with integration with relevant corporate systems. The contract will include implementation services such as configuration, data migration, training and project management, along with ongoing hosting, support and maintenance. The Authority intends to appoint a single Supplier capable of delivering a resilient, secure and compliant cloud-based solution that meets mandatory functional and technical requirements and supports the Authority in delivering efficient and effective legal services.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to Extend 1: 04 September 2028- 03 September 2030 Option to Extend 2: 04 September 2030- 03 September 2032

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96546&B= Request for Information closes 4pm 22 August 2025. Potential discovery days will be held in September 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05697c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042920-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£483,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£483,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE 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
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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