--- title: "CO0371 - Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7299578a-893d-45e8-ad10-c5e61d7f7682" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7299578a-893d-45e8-ad10-c5e61d7f7682" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7299578a-893d-45e8-ad10-c5e61d7f7682.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7299578a-893d-45e8-ad10-c5e61d7f7682.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-21" --- # CO0371 - Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP) Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7299578a-893d-45e8-ad10-c5e61d7f7682 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7299578a-893d-45e8-ad10-c5e61d7f7682) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7299578a-893d-45e8-ad10-c5e61d7f7682.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "CO0371 - Social Care Platform Programme (SCPP)" was conducted by Essex County Council, focusing on software and IT services under the CPV classification of "Software package and information systems". This initiative is aimed at implementing a comprehensive social care case management solution, including integrated financial solutions for Adult, Children, and Families Social Care across Essex. The process followed a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, aligning with Regulation 26 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015. The contract was awarded on 29th July 2025 and spans from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2032, with a contract value of £12,000,000. Although the location of service delivery is the East of England, the contract was specifically tailored not to involve SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), but rather larger entities like Access UK Ltd who secured the contract. This contract provides significant business growth opportunities for large-scale IT service providers with expertise in developing and integrating software solutions tailored to social care requirements. Given the selective procurement method involving negotiation, businesses equipped with innovative solutions and the capability to integrate complex IT systems for governmental or large service organisations are particularly well-suited to such tenders. The scale of the project, extending over seven years with a sizable financial outlay, could foster long-term stability and growth for businesses capable of meeting its comprehensive and sophisticated demands. Companies like Access UK Ltd, who won the award, exemplify the type of organisation likely to benefit from such high-value contracts. ## Notice Essex County Council is submitting to tender the requirements for the provision of a fully integrated Social Care Case management Solution, to include Adults, Children and Families Social Care as well as an integrated financial solution. We are seeking an innovative, solution focussed Supplier, willing and capable of delivering a practice-led solution to meet the challenges of the changing UK social care landscape, the demands of citizen and provider self serve and the technology industry integration agenda to support the delivery of social care throughout Essex. The Authority propose to establish a contract for an initial term of seven years and thereafter this will be terminated on notice. Additional information: This procurement was conducted as a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, in accordance with Regulation 26 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157f3867-20bc-4372-9f04-42914521ba87 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ACCESS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 21 Aug 2025 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157f3867-20bc-4372-9f04-42914521ba87 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/157f3867-20bc-4372-9f04-42914521ba87 21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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