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Education Directorate's IT Case Management System

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract valued at £2,550,000 for the provision of a cloud-based IT Case Management System tailored for its Education Directorate. The procurement falls under the Software Package and Information Systems category, indicating a focus on goods procurement. The contract, signed on 31 March 2026, involves LiquidLogic Ltd of Stratford-upon-Avon as the supplier. The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically through the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Applications Solutions Framework (RM6259), negating the requirement for prior publication of a competitive call. Located in region UKK13, this initiative supports educational interactions involving children, young people, and pertinent parties. The contract lasts for 5 years with potential for extension up to an additional 5 years.

Such a procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those involved in cloud technology and case management systems. The focus on quality (55%), social value (15%), and price (30%) as award criteria suggests that businesses excelling in these areas are well-positioned to compete. It highlights potential growth avenues for companies aiming to expand their reach within educational technology solutions or those considering partnerships with regional authorities like Gloucestershire County Council. Although the procurement was initiated without a public call for competition, engaging with frameworks such as those provided by Crown Commercial Services can enhance visibility and create beneficial collaborations for established IT providers.

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Notice Title

Education Directorate's IT Case Management System

Notice Description

A contract for the supply of a cloud based IT Case Management System that will be used by the council's Education directorate to support all interactions for children, young people and relevant parties throughout their involvement in education.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract for the supply of a cloud based IT Case Management System that will be used by the council's Education directorate to support all interactions for children, young people and relevant parties throughout their involvement in education. Procured via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Vertical Applications Solutions Framework (RM6259) Contract term is 5 years with up to 5 years extension options (in annual increments)

Options: Contract term is 5 years with up to 5 years extension options (in annual increments)

Procurement Information

Procured via a Crown Commercial Services Framework therefore an initial notice not required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039215-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIQUIDLOGIC

Further Information

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