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title: "Coram BAAF licencing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Coram BAAF licencing

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a9e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Derbyshire County Council involves the licensing of Coram BAAF's templates for fostering, adoption, and children-in-care processes. This project falls under the 'industry-specific software package' category, with its location in the region designated as UKF1 within the United Kingdom. The process has reached the 'award' stage, with the contract signed on 6th March 2026, set to start on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to last until 31st March 2031, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. This procurement follows a below-threshold method and involves a total contract value of GBP 120,000, with the contracting authority ensuring legal compliance, consistency, audit readiness, and risk mitigation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the field of software solutions, particularly those specialising in industry-specific packages for the public sector. Companies that can offer competitive services in compliance with statutory requirements and healthcare sector interoperability would be well-suited to engage with similar procurement activities. Although this contract was awarded to CORAM ACADEMY LIMITED, potential suppliers in similar tenders could benefit from demonstrating their technical capabilities and readiness to adhere to best practice standards required by contracting authorities like Derbyshire County Council. The procurement emphasises ongoing market needs for compliant and standardised solutions, signalling an opportune area for business expansion and innovation in the relevant sector.

## Notice

Coram BAAF provides a licensed service and Local authority approved templates for fostering, adoption and children in care processes. Some of BAAF's functions in England were transferred to Coram. The Fostering Network and the National Association of Fostering providers agreed to utilise Coram forms as part of the process used widely across the UK. Health contribute a standard fee through the Commissioning Clinical Group to complete medical assessments but will only do so and make payment if the Coram BAAF form is used. Coram BAAF are the only suppliers in the market-place of licensed, legally compliant, comprehensive and standardised forms that meet regulatory requirements regarding the fostering/adoption and children in care process. Derbyshire County Council has been using these resources for at least 20 years and they are widely recognised and utilised by other professionals and other Local Authorities in the field. The continued use of Coram BAAF ensures the following: Legal Compliance: These forms are designed to meet statutory requirements, which reduces the risk of regulatory breaches. Consistency Across Agencies: Since health services and other local authorities use the same templates, it promotes standardisation and interoperability. Audit Readiness: Licensed, compliant forms provide a clear audit trail and demonstrate adherence to best practice. Risk Mitigation: Using recognised templates minimises the risk of errors, omissions, or non-compliance that could occur with internally created or outdated forms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045178-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORAM ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 06:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045178-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045178-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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