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title: "Digital Portal"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Digital Portal

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13b37bee-9531-4c26-b156-eb5d0073bfb0

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Somerset Council, involves a direct award contract for the development of a Digital Portal focusing on children's and families' services, as well as adults' services. The procurement category is classified under industry-specific software packages and lies under the services sector. Located in Taunton, England, the procurement stage is at the award phase as of 23 January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2030. This contract, valued at £459,100 GBP, was procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically GCloud 14. The associated tender process had its tender period ending on 1 December 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for software development companies specialising in industry-specific solutions for public sector entities. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a capacity to deliver sophisticated digital portals, as indicated by its suitability criteria. The direct award to Beebot AI Ltd, an SME during the award phase, reflects the potential for nimble tech firms to secure contracts via established frameworks, thus bypassing traditional open tender procedures. Businesses with expertise in bespoke software development for government agencies or those registered within relevant framework agreements are strategically positioned to benefit from such procurement processes.

## Notice

Digital Portal - Childrens and Families/Adults Direct Award via GCloud 14 Contract dates and value include optional 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb2d134-1a0a-4768-8c58-553c8a635a6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £459,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £459,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEEBOT AI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb2d134-1a0a-4768-8c58-553c8a635a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb2d134-1a0a-4768-8c58-553c8a635a6d
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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