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title: "Transforming Childrens Services Case Management Sysytems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb98"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Transforming Childrens Services Case Management Sysytems

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb98

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## Summary

Somerset Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Transforming Children's Services Case Management Systems," focusing on software packages and information systems in the field of children's services. This initiative encompasses areas such as children's social care, education, early help, and youth justice. The procurement process is part of a broader transformation strategy that aims to enhance these services across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The council is conducting preliminary market engagement, with responses to be submitted by 14 August 2026, to guide their approach. The intended contract period will start on 1 April 2029, and end on 31 March 2034, with potential renewals extending to 31 March 2036. Interested parties can reach out to Somerset Council at their Taunton office, or contact them via email at commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, specifically those that innovate around social care and educational technology. It particularly suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering comprehensive and adaptable digital solutions tailored to children's services. Participating in this market engagement allows businesses to align their offerings with Somerset Council's objectives, potentially leading to long-term partnerships. The opportunity to influence future procurement strategies can also position businesses advantageously for forthcoming tenders and contracts. This engagement highlights the council's dedication to improving public service delivery through modernised IT systems, presenting a valuable chance for collaboration and growth in the public sector technology landscape.

## Notice

Somerset Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement to better understand the current market offering and it is intended to inform our future approach in relation to children's services systems inc. Childrens social care, education, early help and youth justice, as well as associated transformation opportunities.

### Planning Information

Somerset Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform it's future approach in relation to children's services systems inc. Childrens social care, education, early help and youth justice, as well as associated transformation opportunities. Access to market engagement form - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMzpothYayXiNKieZJLysLleRUNjdSNTBLVVBVSDlJTDlFUTRSREtaMU1QTS4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066582-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066582-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066582-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMzpothYayXiNKieZJLysLleRUNjdSNTBLVVBVSDlJTDlFUTRSREtaMU1QTS4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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