---
title: "COMMUNITY CARE INFORM CHILDREN LICENCES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042dda"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2024-01-17"
---

# COMMUNITY CARE INFORM CHILDREN LICENCES

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042dda

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## Summary

The procurement process led by OFSTED involved the award of a contract titled "COMMUNITY CARE INFORM CHILDREN LICENCES" in the goods category relating to software packages and information systems. The requirement is for a licence to provide access to CCIC resources for social care inspectors, with a total contract value of £135,916. The process used a limited procurement method, with the award procedure carried out without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract was signed on January 16, 2024, by the supplier MA Education, based in London, UK.

This tender for providing access to CCIC resources is a direct opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry, especially those specializing in social care solutions. Due to the limited procurement method used, only specific economic operators like MA Education were considered eligible, making it crucial for businesses with unique offerings to target similar upcoming tenders. The contract, awarded by OFSTED for educational purposes, signifies a focused opportunity for SMEs in the software industry to engage in public procurement and potentially expand their clientele.

## Notice

The requirement is for a licence to provide access to the Community Care Inform Children (CCIC) resource for all children's social care inspectors and staff. CCIC provides an online resource of: * news, information and research for social care professionals, * including in-depth social work practice information. * legal information * learning tools in accessible formats

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a licence for one year to provide access to the Community Care Inform Children (CCIC) resource for all children's social care inspectors and staff. CCIC provides an online resource of: * news, information and research for social care professionals, * including in-depth social work practice information. * legal information * learning tools in accessible formats

### Procurement Information

CCIC is a resource from MA Education, which is part of the media company Mark Allen Group. The requirement is not available via any framework and cannot be tendered competitively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001587-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,916 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MA EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2024 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001587-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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