Award

Integrated risk, quality and compliance management system

ESSEX CARES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

27 Nov 2025 at 09:10

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

05 Nov 2025 at 18:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex Cares Limited, located in Chelmsford, Essex, has conducted a complete procurement process for an "Integrated risk, quality and compliance management system." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide a cloud-based solution. The contract was awarded on 18th September 2025 to Smartgate Solutions, trading as Radar Healthcare, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leeds. The contract period runs from 5th November 2025 to 23rd September 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and was aligned with the legal basis "2023/54." The overall award value includes £58,651.05 with an additional VAT amounting to £70,381.26 in total, and the opportunity engages the IT services sector, marked by the CPV code 72000000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT services sector, especially those capable of providing consultancy, software development, and internet support. SMEs with expertise in delivering integrated risk management solutions could benefit significantly from collaboration with public authorities like Essex Cares Limited. Moreover, the potential for a contract extension offers a longer-term business opportunity, allowing sustained growth and partnership. Companies with a focus on cloud technology and compliance management systems are well-suited to meet the demands of this procurement process, positioning them strategically to leverage future similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated risk, quality and compliance management system

Notice Description

Supply of a cloud based integrated risk, quality and compliance management system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077494-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,651 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 23 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX CARES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@essexcares.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTGATE SOLUTIONS T/A RADAR HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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