Planning

002282 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Welfare Rights Case Management System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for its Welfare Rights Case Management System, titled "002282 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Welfare Rights Case Management System." The council operates within the sub-central government sector and aims to procure industry-specific software, focusing on cloud-based solutions to enhance its Welfare Rights service. The process is located in the UKC14 region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Durham. Key dates include a deadline for preliminary market engagement responses set for 22nd April 2026, with a system go-live expected by 1st April 2027. Interested parties can access relevant documents and submit responses through the Open Portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those equipped to develop case management systems. Companies with expertise in welfare rights case management can contribute to the enhancement of benefit advisory and support services in County Durham. Providers capable of delivering end-to-end systems that accommodate multiple client referrals over time are well-suited for this opportunity. Businesses responsive to preliminary market engagement can position themselves favourably in the procurement process, aiding growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

002282 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Welfare Rights Case Management System

Notice Description

Durham County Council (DCC) are looking to explore the market options for a cloud based Welfare Rights Case Management System. System go live is expected to commence 1st April 2027. Durham County Council deliver an in-house Welfare Rights service, providing benefit advice and support to the residents of County Durham. The service is accessed via professional in-house referrals for adults and children, carers, support to reduce homelessness, sensory support, supported housing, kinship carers, leaving care, transitions and suicide prevention. The service receives circa 3500 referrals per annum of which, crica 2000 are for those with a cancer diagnosis through our dedicated Macmillan service. The service offers, welfare benefits advice, support to apply for benefits, completion of mandatory reconsideration, submission of appeals, appeals to the Upper Tribunal and signposting to additional support services if appropriate. Welfare Rights require an end to end system for the management of individuals' cases with multiple referrals per client over a period over years eg. a client is re-referred or self refers following an initial piece of completed work.

Planning Information

Interested providers are invited to respond to a written questionnaire as part of preliminary market engagement. The documents can be accessed free of charge by registering on the Open Portal at www.open-uk.org and submissions must be made via the Open Portal. The deadline for responses is 22nd April 2026 at 12noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029693-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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