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08 Jul 2026 at 06:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is actively engaged in the procurement process for the provision of Information Technology services titled "Cassis Digital Care Software." This service falls under the industry category of Information technology services (CPV: 72222300) and is crucial for the Digital Care Partnership Service. The primary location for service delivery is the East of England, specifically Suffolk. The procurement process currently is at the "Award" stage. A significant aspect of this process is the awarded contract for a three-year extension, continuing services until July 2031, valued at £11,100,000. This extension is a result of the Local Government Reorganisation requiring continuity in service provision.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the Information Technology sector, especially those specialising in digital care services. Companies that can offer advanced IT solutions to support social care services might find this contract beneficial for business growth. Alcove Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting that well-established companies with robust service delivery capabilities are well-suited to compete. The continuity requirement and the large contract value offer stable long-term prospects for businesses looking to collaborate with Suffolk County Council for enhanced service delivery in the digital care domain.

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Notice Title

Cassis Digital Care Software

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Care Partnership Service 3 year extension to July 2031 PS11,100,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063883-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,100,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCOVE

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