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title: "CST215 Supply of a Management Information (MI) System for Residential Childrens Homes"
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# CST215 Supply of a Management Information (MI) System for Residential Childrens Homes

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58eb6a96-bb87-4a60-86af-ca079b89be10

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for the supply of a Management Information System for Residential Children's Homes to Clearcare Solutions Ltd. This procurement process was conducted as a direct award following a previously unsuccessful below-threshold open tender, adhering to the PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(a). The procurement is classified under the software package and information systems category, with the delivery location set in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £107,000, will commence on 20th January 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 19th January 2031. The award was officially published on 4th February 2026, indicating the current stage of the procurement as 'Award'.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those capable of supporting management information systems in residential care settings. The direct award method highlights potential for future procurement opportunities with similar requirements, especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies possessing expertise in tailoring software solutions for public sector needs and demonstrated agility in their service delivery might find this sector conducive for growth. Additionally, the location in the East Midlands further allows businesses in the vicinity to enhance their local partnerships and expand their service offerings within the county council’s framework.

## Notice

Supply of a Management Information (MI) System for Residential Childrens Homes Direct Award following a failed below-threshold open tender (CST155), in line with PCR2015 Regulation 32(2)(a). This has been awarded under PCR2015 regulations as intentions were declared in January 2025 prior to the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8ceaf4-3845-4e92-924d-1b63feabd801 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEARCARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8ceaf4-3845-4e92-924d-1b63feabd801

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8ceaf4-3845-4e92-924d-1b63feabd801
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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