Provision of LACHS 6 (Local authority claims handling system)

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Kingston Upon Hull City Council focused on providing an improved cloud-hosted claims handling system, LACHS 6, for its Insurance Team via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework. This IT services contract, classified under the CPV code 72000000, pertains to consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method was a direct award without prior publication, justified by technical reasons, and was awarded to JC Applications Development Ltd. The contract, valued at £39,000, was signed on 17th April 2026, marking the award stage of this process, with all activities occurring within the designated UKE11 region in Hull.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in cloud-based solutions and with the capability to integrate into existing public sector frameworks like G-Cloud. Companies equipped to handle bespoke software development and technical challenges in public sector entities, particularly SMEs like JC Applications Development Ltd, would find this kind of contract well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in such procurements can facilitate market reputation and future opportunities in public sector IT projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of LACHS 6 (Local authority claims handling system)

Notice Description

Provision of an improved cloud hosted version of the Insurance Team's claims handling database - LACHS (Local authority claims handling system) via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an improved cloud hosted version of the Insurance Team's claims handling database - LACHS (Local authority claims handling system) via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework.

Procurement Information

Direct award via CCS G-Cloud framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058571-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 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
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JC APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

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