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Independent Living Assessment Tool

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Independent Living Assessment Tool", addressing the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement was conducted as a G-Cloud 14 call-off, with the contract awarded to The Shaw Trust Limited. This process followed a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call, indicating that it fell outside the scope of standard directive applications. Located in the West Midlands (UKG region), the contract, valued at £45,000, was signed on 8th January 2026, and the procurement is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and digital tools that enhance independent living and self-assessment capabilities. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing software for the public sector can find lucrative opportunities in similar contracts. Participating in G-Cloud frameworks can provide a competitive edge in accessing public procurement opportunities that are more streamlined and specifically tailored for innovative digital solutions. The Shaw Trust Limited, an SME, secured this contract, exemplifying the potential growth for businesses in this sector and the benefits of engaging with public procurement platforms like G-Cloud.

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Notice Title

Independent Living Assessment Tool

Notice Description

****G-Cloud Call-Off**** Self Assessment tool to support Independent Living

Procurement Information

Call-Off from G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011817-2026
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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Taylor-Grime
Contact Email
paul.taylor-grime@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
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SHAW TRUST

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