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Transforming Childrens Services Case Management Sysytems

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 08:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Transforming Children's Services Case Management Systems," focusing on software packages and information systems in the field of children's services. This initiative encompasses areas such as children's social care, education, early help, and youth justice. The procurement process is part of a broader transformation strategy that aims to enhance these services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The council is conducting preliminary market engagement, with responses to be submitted by 14 August 2026, to guide their approach. The intended contract period will start on 1 April 2029, and end on 31 March 2034, with potential renewals extending to 31 March 2036. Interested parties can reach out to Somerset Council at their Taunton office, or contact them via email at commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, specifically those that innovate around social care and educational technology. It particularly suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering comprehensive and adaptable digital solutions tailored to children's services. Participating in this market engagement allows businesses to align their offerings with Somerset Council's objectives, potentially leading to long-term partnerships. The opportunity to influence future procurement strategies can also position businesses advantageously for forthcoming tenders and contracts. This engagement highlights the council's dedication to improving public service delivery through modernised IT systems, presenting a valuable chance for collaboration and growth in the public sector technology landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transforming Childrens Services Case Management Sysytems

Notice Description

Somerset Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement to better understand the current market offering and it is intended to inform our future approach in relation to children's services systems inc. Childrens social care, education, early help and youth justice, as well as associated transformation opportunities.

Planning Information

Somerset Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform it's future approach in relation to children's services systems inc. Childrens social care, education, early help and youth justice, as well as associated transformation opportunities. Access to market engagement form - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMzpothYayXiNKieZJLysLleRUNjdSNTBLVVBVSDlJTDlFUTRSREtaMU1QTS4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066582-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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