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Case Management System

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Babergh District Council has completed a procurement process for a Case Management System, specifically the ASSURE Public Protection Software. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is related to industry-specific software packages. Located in Ipswich, within the UKH14 region, the procurement process was executed directly and below the threshold, without competition. The contracting stage is marked as complete, with the award made to NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED. The contract was signed on 11th May 2026, commencing on 1st June 2026 and due to last until 31st May 2029, with a possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months. The gross contract value amounts to £116,400, and a total value of £97,000 excluding VAT.

This award presents a significant opportunity for software companies, especially those specialising in public protection and case management systems, to understand potential sector demands and focus future innovations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the software industry could explore similar opportunities by aligning their offerings with local government needs for specialised software solutions. Given the direct procurement method in this case, businesses that can offer competitive, bespoke solutions quickly could be well-positioned for similar future contracts. Additionally, understanding the requirements and interests of sub-central government authorities like Babergh District Council could enhance a company’s bidding strategy for subsequent tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Case Management System

Notice Description

ASSURE Public Protection Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068596-2026
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 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
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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