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Coram BAAF licencing

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 06:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council involves the licensing of Coram BAAF's templates for fostering, adoption, and children-in-care processes. This project falls under the 'industry-specific software package' category, with its location in the region designated as UKF1 within the United Kingdom. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 6th March 2026, set to start on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to last until 31st March 2031, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. This procurement follows a below-threshold method and involves a total contract value of GBP 120,000, with the contracting authority ensuring legal compliance, consistency, audit readiness, and risk mitigation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the field of software solutions, particularly those specialising in industry-specific packages for the public sector. Companies that can offer competitive services in compliance with statutory requirements and healthcare sector interoperability would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement activities. Although this contract was awarded to CORAM ACADEMY LIMITED, potential suppliers in similar tenders could benefit from demonstrating their technical capabilities and readiness to adhere to best practice standards required by contracting authorities like Derbyshire County Council. The procurement emphasises ongoing market needs for compliant and standardised solutions, signalling an opportune area for business expansion and innovation in the relevant sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coram BAAF licencing

Notice Description

Coram BAAF provides a licensed service and Local authority approved templates for fostering, adoption and children in care processes. Some of BAAF's functions in England were transferred to Coram. The Fostering Network and the National Association of Fostering providers agreed to utilise Coram forms as part of the process used widely across the UK. Health contribute a standard fee through the Commissioning Clinical Group to complete medical assessments but will only do so and make payment if the Coram BAAF form is used. Coram BAAF are the only suppliers in the market-place of licensed, legally compliant, comprehensive and standardised forms that meet regulatory requirements regarding the fostering/adoption and children in care process. Derbyshire County Council has been using these resources for at least 20 years and they are widely recognised and utilised by other professionals and other Local Authorities in the field. The continued use of Coram BAAF ensures the following: Legal Compliance: These forms are designed to meet statutory requirements, which reduces the risk of regulatory breaches. Consistency Across Agencies: Since health services and other local authorities use the same templates, it promotes standardisation and interoperability. Audit Readiness: Licensed, compliant forms provide a clear audit trail and demonstrate adherence to best practice. Risk Mitigation: Using recognised templates minimises the risk of errors, omissions, or non-compliance that could occur with internally created or outdated forms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045178-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORAM ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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