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09 Jul 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED, a public authority under sub-central government located in Plymouth, UK, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "Access UK Synergy - NSC." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is specifically designed to aid UK Local Authorities and childcare providers by managing early years childcare entitlements. This tender process is now in the Award stage and was completed with Access UK Limited as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026, with the entire procurement process classified as direct and below threshold, conducted without competition.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in developing or supplying software solutions for government entities. Suitable businesses likely include those that can offer innovative software systems, particularly those with experience supporting local government functions. As the contract focuses on a key public service area—childcare entitlements—it presents a vital avenue for software vendors to solidify their presence within the public sector. Larger enterprises with the capacity to manage hosting, customer success plans, and ongoing service support would be favourably positioned to compete in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Access UK Synergy - NSC

Notice Description

Software solution primarily used by UK Local Authorities and childcare providers to manage and administer government funding for early years childcare entitlements, such as the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funding streams. Synergy (Early Years Funding) S&M/Hosting/Customer Success Plan Synergy (Early Years Funding) module for Family Information Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c75d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064637-2026
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
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
£29,879 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5QZ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

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