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title: "Coroners Case Management and Workflow System"
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# Coroners Case Management and Workflow System

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33202470-b05c-4eb3-a80d-ec45e9f1e971

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for a Coroners Case Management and Workflow System. This contract falls under the IT software package industry category (CPV code 48517000) and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 1st June 2026 and will continue until 1st June 2029, with an initial three-year term and an optional 12-month extension. The awarded contract, valued at £143,600, was finalised with WPC Software Limited, an SME based in Bristol, and was formally awarded on 15th May 2026, with the announcement published on 3rd June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT software and related services sectors, particularly SMEs that specialise in software solutions for public sector entities. Being a selective procurement under a framework agreement suggests a streamlined opportunity for businesses with pre-existing framework arrangements, enabling quicker engagement and project initiation. Companies experienced in managing complex workflows and case management systems, specifically for legal or governmental applications, would find this contract particularly appealing. Such procurement processes encourage innovation and efficiency improvements in public services, aligning with the needs of county councils and other governmental bodies.

## Notice

Essex County Council has procured a Coroners Case Management and Workflow System. The case management and workflow system manages all coronial cases from the point of referral, through to closure. Initial contract term is a 3 years with a 12 month optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49a472-4953-4394-b0ba-c63ed0f6ede7 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £143,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,600 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WPC SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 13:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49a472-4953-4394-b0ba-c63ed0f6ede7
- 3 Jun 2026 at 07:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49a472-4953-4394-b0ba-c63ed0f6ede7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f49a472-4953-4394-b0ba-c63ed0f6ede7
  4th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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