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Children's Services and Children's Homes Online Procedures Manual

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Portsmouth City Council as the buying organisation, procuring services for a "Children's Services and Children's Homes Online Procedures Manual." This initiative falls under the industry category of services related to the preparation of training manuals. The contract was awarded to SIGNIS LIMITED, a supplier based in Rotherham. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been formally signed and dated on 1st March 2026, with an active contract period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. The procurement method applied was below the threshold, with an overall contract value of £31,185. The main location for these services is Portsmouth, United Kingdom, with the project classified under public authority - sub-central government.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the development and provision of online services, particularly those focusing on training and procedural manuals in the social care sector. Companies with expertise in digital document management or who offer scalable solutions for public sector clients might find this contract advantageous. SIGNIS LIMITED, an SME, exemplifies the type of organisation fitting this tender, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises with niche specialisation can competently compete and grow their business in public sector procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Services and Children's Homes Online Procedures Manual

Notice Description

On-line manual for current policies and procedures relating to children's Social Care and children's homes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066708
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021673-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,185 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNIS

Further Information

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