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TVCA-PROC-0756 - Case management System Connect to Work Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Apr 2026 at 13:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a case management system titled "Connect to Work Youth Guarantee Trailblazer." This contract, awarded on 15th April 2026, involves the provision of software supply services within the services category. The procurement method used was limited competition, targeted as below threshold, with the contract valued at £108,000.0 gross. The project location is primarily within the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom, specifically at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, with services expected from 14th April 2026 until 31st March 2028. The contract has been awarded to Cognisoft Ltd, a large company based in Cheshire, indicating the completion stage of this procurement process.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software supply services. With a focus on case management systems for youth guarantees, this contract encourages service providers to innovate and tailor solutions for youth employment and support programmes. Businesses equipped with scalable, adaptable technological solutions, especially those with expertise in software and digital solutions, are poised to benefit from such opportunities. However, it appears that, in this instance, no SME or VCSE bids reached the final stage, which suggests potential for smaller or community-focused enterprises to seek similar future tenders tailored to engage more diverse competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0756 - Case management System Connect to Work Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have awarded a contract to Cognisoft Ltd for the supply of Case management System Connect to Work & Youth Guarantee Trailblazer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068123
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNISOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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