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Application Management Services

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has awarded a contract for Application Management Services to Kainos Worksmart Limited, supporting the launch and ongoing operation of the Workday ERP solution. This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, specifically targeting application management. The process, initiated via the Crown Commercial Services G-cloud 14 Framework, involves a direct award without prior publication, and the contract is valued at £294,173. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and spans a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional period of up to 12 months, located in the UK region UKE11. The procurement stage is complete, reflecting an award status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those capable of managing application systems in alignment with ERP solutions. Kainos Worksmart Limited's success in securing this contract highlights the demand for companies with expertise in supporting robust IT frameworks for public sector authorities. Regional or local authority organisations like Hull City Council provide a stable platform for growth, particularly for firms adept in delivering high-quality technical services and capable of nurturing long-term business relationships. Such engagements are attractive to large scale companies aiming to expand their governmental partnerships and strengthen their foothold in the regional public services sector.

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Notice Title

Application Management Services

Notice Description

To direct award via the Crown Commercial Services G-cloud 14 Framework, a contract to Kainos Worksmart Limited for Application Management Services supporting the launch and ongoing operation of the Workday ERP solution for a duration of 3 years with the option to extend for one period of up to 12 months, at a total value of PS294,173.00. Contract to commence 1st April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To direct award via the Crown Commercial Services G-cloud 14 Framework, a contract to Kainos Worksmart Limited for Application Management Services supporting the launch and ongoing operation of the Workday ERP solution for a duration of 3 years with the option to extend for one period of up to 12 months, at a total value of PS294,173.00. Contract to commence 1st April 2026.

Options: One option to extend for one period of up to 12 month

Procurement Information

Direct award via a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,173 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
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)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS WORKSMART

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