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21 May 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Care Control System" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority in Widnes, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of "goods," specifically in software package and information systems. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 21st May 2026, with the contract being awarded to CARE CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED. The procurement method was direct and below-threshold, executed without competition. The contract is valued at £63,756 and will run from 19th May 2026 to 18th May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information systems and software packages, particularly those offering case management solutions for care homes. Given the direct procurement method and the focus on a specific software solution, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have similar capabilities would have been well-suited to compete had the procurement been open to competition. Businesses looking to expand in public sector contracts within the UK region may find opportunities in similar procurement processes initiated by local councils. Engaging with such tenders can help establish a foothold in the public health sector and foster long-term growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Control System

Notice Description

Case Management solution used across the Care Homes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047014-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£63,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 18 May 2029 3-4 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
Halton Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED

Further Information

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