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Care Leaver App

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Care Leaver App," aimed at production and facilitation specifically for Care Leavers within the sub-central government public authority sector. The procurement, valued at £44,000, was executed through a direct method below threshold, without competition, indicating a targeted approach. The contract was signed on 11th December 2025 and will commence on 5th January 2026, running until 4th January 2029. It covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, enhancing support systems for care leavers.

The tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of networking, Internet, and intranet software packages. "THIS IS FOCUS LTD," a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract, highlighting potential prospects for similar businesses specialising in IT solutions and provider services. Companies that have expertise in developing digital applications catering to public service requirements might find it beneficial to position themselves for future direct procurement engagements with local authorities, enhancing their reputation within the sector through such tailored projects.

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Notice Title

Care Leaver App

Notice Description

Production and facilitation of an app specifically for Care Leavers for Local Authority - PS44,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083382-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72410000 - Provider services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIS IS FOCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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