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title: "Shaw Trust AskSara Contract Extension - 3 Year"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Shaw Trust AskSara Contract Extension - 3 Year

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbfe63c6-0241-4455-91b4-50494d2d7cb4

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council has completed the award stage for a contract extension titled "Shaw Trust AskSara Contract Extension - 3 Year", focusing on industry-specific software packages. This contract involves extending the licence for the AskSara, Living Made Easy platform and will last from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process without competitive tendering. The location associated with this procurement is Doncaster, DN1 3BU, United Kingdom, with the potential for broader delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more. This project primarily falls under the services category.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and license management, particularly those capable of supporting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the contract is a direct award, companies already established as reliable partners with the City of Doncaster Council or those looking to strengthen such relationships can benefit. Shaw Trust, a large-scale organisation, has been designated as the supplier, making it an opportunity for SMEs to possibly align with a prominent entity for future collaborations. This contract is indicative of potential avenues for businesses focusing on software solutions tailored to industry-specific needs and local government applications.

## Notice

Extension of the licence for the current AskSara, Living Made Easy platform utilised by the City of Doncaster Council for 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49745e58-3436-46af-abf1-163a6f769000 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,064 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAW TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49745e58-3436-46af-abf1-163a6f769000

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49745e58-3436-46af-abf1-163a6f769000
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102768&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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