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IA3838 C&F Restorative Practice Led Business Lead for Families First and Liquid Logic Implementation

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed its procurement process titled "IA3838 C&F Restorative Practice Led Business Lead for Families First and Liquid Logic Implementation," under the industry category of Children's Services. The procurement, identified by ID "000635-2026", was focused on promoting improvements within the directorate concerning the Families First agenda and the deployment of a new case management system, Liquidlogic. This effort is rooted in the region of Staffordshire within the United Kingdom, addressing the sub-central government public authority sector. The contract was directly awarded without competitive tendering due to its value being below the procurement threshold. Key dates in the contract lifecycle included the signing on 19th December 2025, with the active contract period spanning from 5th January 2026 to 27th November 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the project management consultancy services sector. Specifically, Purple Moon Consultancy Limited, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been contracted to provide specialised expertise required to align system design with frontline social work practices, ensuring high-quality workflow and decision-making. This tender is ideal for businesses experienced in supporting social services organisations with system implementations and improvements. It demonstrates a clear demand for consultancy services that integrate practical implementation with strategic development, marking an opportunity for similar businesses to leverage their expertise to foster improvements across public service sectors.

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Notice Title

IA3838 C&F Restorative Practice Led Business Lead for Families First and Liquid Logic Implementation

Notice Description

Children's Services are currently delivering an extensive and complex improvement programme. This includes the implementation of Liquidlogic as our new case management system, the development of our operational response to the Families First agenda, and the redesign of our service structure and associated procedures. Collectively, these activities are critical to improving the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of practice across the directorate. To ensure these programmes deliver the intended benefits, there is a significant need for specialist expertise that can bridge the gap between system design and frontline social work practice. The work required will support the directorate by translating practice needs into system functionality, ensuring that Liquidlogic is configured and embedded in a way that promotes high-quality recording, workflow, and decision-making. It will also ensure alignment with Families First requirements, national guidance, and best practice standards. This support is essential to enable Children's Services to deliver sustainable improvements at pace, minimise operational risk during transition, and ensure that new systems, structures, and processes are implemented in a way that strengthens practice and improves outcomes for children and families.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060004
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE MOON CONSULTANCY

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