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ECINS Case Management System

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for its ECINS Case Management System aimed at managing anti-social behaviour. This procurement falls under the services category and involves IT services, including consulting and software development. Located in Ipswich, the council has contracted N.S.E.P. Community Interest Company based in Lowestoft. The contract was formalised on 1st November 2025, with an active period running until 30th September 2027, extendable by up to 12 months. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold without competition, highlighting a streamlined approach suited for specific service requirements in the UKH14 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in case management solutions and anti-social behaviour monitoring might find similar opportunities rewarding. Although the procurement method was direct, such contracts can serve as references for future competitive bids. Businesses interested in engaging with public authorities like Suffolk County Council in sub-central government sectors will benefit from exploring similar procurement initiatives in service delivery.

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Notice Title

ECINS Case Management System

Notice Description

This is a retrospective Contract Details Notice for the provision of a Case Management System for anti-social behaviour in Suffolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034551-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,702 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N.S.E.P. COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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