DIRECT AWARD 644 - Children's Case Management System

This procurement process, led by Wigan Council, involves the direct award of a contract for a Children's Case Management System. The contract is categorised under the industry headings of software package and information systems, IT services, and health and social work services. The procurement aimed at integrating case management to support statutory requirements and strategic intelligence with partners such as the NHS and Police.

The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed with the supplier, System C, selected from the YPO Framework. The contract, valued at £1,140,137.37, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030. This opportunity was accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with its scope not extended to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT systems and health and social care solutions to expand their portfolio by developing systems that facilitate data integration across public services. System C's success in this procurement underscores the potential for businesses to engage in longitudinal projects that involve complex data management and collaboration with public entities. Companies within the security, software development, and public health sectors would find such engagements particularly beneficial, as they manoeuvre through the requirements set by public frameworks and enhance their exposure to multi-disciplinary projects.