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Published 14 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

GCA Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Liquid Logic- Education and social care solutions

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Barnet (Local council)·Consortium: 9 public authorities

Framework agreement5 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,840,000,000envelope for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 12 Sept 2022awarded 30 Sept 2026
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Lot 2- Government Commercial Agency using Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions for Children & Families service. Contract is for 5 years with an extension option of 2 years.

CPV: Application service providers · Billing system · Charting software development services · Communication and multimedia software development services · Communication and multimedia software package · Compliance software development services · Compliance software package · Computer-related management services · Computer-related services · Data analysis services · Data-acquisition system · Database and operating software package · +60 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
116 bids received · 5 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £300,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Business Applications SolutionsCancelledRenewal UK, South East +1Published value£490,000,000

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a pan-Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities. This commercial agreement will be the vehicle for all who require software that was developed to meet the needs of their particular industry, as well as the associated essential hardware and professional services required to deliver the relevant software solution, in one procurement

Delivery: UK, South East, Wales · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: 3 year contract with x2 optional 12 month extensions · The initial duration of the Framework is thirty (30) months, with an option to extend for a further period of up to eighteen (18) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Education, Community Health and Social Care SolutionsCancelledRenewal UKceiling above

Provision of Education, Community Health and Social Care Solutions: including solution identification, design, development, implementation, software, data take-on, migration, integration and security; user training, maintenance and support.

It includes Learning Applications; Education, Academic Scheduling and Management Solutions; Community Health and Social Care market specific solutions; and Enterprise Health Solutions.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is thirty (30) months, with an option to extend for a further period of up to eighteen (18) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Housing, Environment and Planning SolutionsCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£650,000,000

Provision of Housing, Environment and Planning solutions including solution identification, design, development, implementation, software, data take-on, migration, integration and security; user training, maintenance and support.

It includes Environmental; Planning; Building Control; Local Land Charges; Regulatory Services; Licensing; Property, Housing Management; Geographic Information System (GIS); Waste Management Solutions; Built Environment Solutions.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is thirty (30) months, with an option to extend for a further period of up to eighteen (18) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Citizen ServicesCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£100,000,000

Provision of Citizen Services solutions including solution identification, design, development, implementation, software, data take-on, migration, integration and security; user training, maintenance and support.

It includes Library solutions; Democratic and Citizen Engagement Systems; Museums systems; Sports and Recreation systems; Registrar systems; Burials and Crematoria Solutions.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is thirty (30) months, with an option to extend for a further period of up to eighteen (18) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Blue Light SolutionsCancelledRenewal UKceiling above

Provision of Blue Light Service-specific solutions including solution identification, design, development, implementation, software, data take-on, migration, integration and security; user training, maintenance and support.

It includes: Crime (Investigation); Intelligence; Case and Custody Applications; Surveillance and Reconnaissance; Forensics; Integrated Command and Control Systems (ICCS); Emergency Response and Crisis Management; Fraud Detection; Digital Asset Management; Recording and Audio-visual; Data Analytics (including Management Information and Business Intelligence); Real-time analytics.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is thirty (30) months, with an option to extend for a further period of up to eighteen (18) months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 82%Price: 18%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Price
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the directive) on the basis of information provided in response to an invitation to tender (ITT) registering for access.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 18 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1.8 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “GCA Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Liquid Logic-…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
14 Jan 2022, 22:45 GMT
Last source update
13 Oct 2026, 12:46 BST
Award evaluation window
12 Sept 2022 – …
Authority reference
1067271575
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-096517
Classification (CPV)
Application service providersBilling systemCharting software development servicesCommunication and multimedia software development servicesCommunication and multimedia software packageCompliance software development servicesCompliance software packageComputer-related management servicesComputer-related servicesData analysis services
+62 moreData-acquisition systemDatabase and operating software package
Delivery area
UKSouth East (UKJ21)Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-030b82 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Not Mandatory

Publisher note: GO Reference: GO-20261013-PRO-39117068

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
12 Sept 2022, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
12 Sept 2022, 15:01 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

20 Jun 2022 → 13 Oct 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    20 Jun 2022, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    12 Sept 2022, 15:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    12 Sept 2022, 15:01 BST
  4. Notice published2 days ago
    13 Oct 2026, 12:46 BST

Notice history

15 events · 12 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Aug 2022
  1. Status changed to active
    12 Aug 2022, 13:47 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    12 Aug 2022, 13:47 BST
  3. Deadline published: 12 Sept 2022, 15:00 BST
    12 Aug 2022, 13:47 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    12 Aug 2022, 13:47 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    12 Aug 2022, 15:48 BST
  6. Buyer details updated
    18 Aug 2022, 16:28 BST
  7. Status changed to complete
    7 Apr 2023, 14:54 BST
  8. Buyer details updated
    7 Apr 2023, 14:54 BST
  9. Procurement method changed
    25 Jun 2024, 15:35 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    25 Jun 2024, 15:35 BST
  11. Buyer details updated
    20 Jun 2025, 14:44 BST
  12. Buyer details updated
    29 Dec 2025, 09:06 GMT
  13. Buyer details updated
    3 Sept 2026, 10:54 BST
  14. Procurement method changed
    13 Oct 2026, 12:46 BST
  15. Buyer details updated
    13 Oct 2026, 12:46 BST
Published amendments (4 · 2 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextII.1.1) Title · II1,840,000,000Vertical Application Solutions
—TextSection VI—Crown Commercial Service are hosting a bidder webinar for RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions on Wednesday 24 August 2022, 3:00PM BST. The webinar will be hosted on GoToWebinar.com. Attendees who would like to attend must register for the webinar using the following weblink: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5505758721747076109 The event will be for information only and will be recorded …
—Bid openingIV2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders · IV12 Sept 202219 Sept 2022+7 d
—DeadlineIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV12 Sept 202219 Sept 2022+7 d
—DeadlineIV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV19 Sept 202221 Sept 2022+2 d

The original F02: Contract notice was published with the incorrect II.1.1) Title of "1,840,000,000" under "Section II: Object". This has now been updated to the correct title of "Vertical Application Solutions" to ensure clarity. The reference number RM6259 has also now been stated.

Crown Commercial Service are hosting a bidder webinar for RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions on Wednesday 24 August 2022, 3:00PM BST. The webinar will be hosted on GoToWebinar.com. Attendees who would like to attend must register for the webinar using the following weblink: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5505758721747076109 The event will be for information only and will be recorded …

2 amendments published without a description.

Routine re-releases (12)
  • 2025-06: 1 release · 20 Jun 2025
  • 2024-06: 1 release · 25 Jun 2024
  • 2023-04: 1 release · 7 Apr 2023
  • 2022-09: 1 release · 13 Sept 2022
  • 2022-08: 4 releases · 12 Aug 2022, 31 Aug 2022
  • 2022-01: 1 release · 14 Jan 2022

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 5admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 11648 from SMEs
Contracts signed 6latest 30 Sept 2026

6 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract to Liquid Logic Limited via GCA RM6259 Lot 2 for System C Application Support

    Signed
    30 Sept 2026
    Value
    £1,042,760
    Status
    active
  • Contract 083356-2026-1

    Signed
    3 Sept 2026
    Value
    £180,387
    Status
    active
  • Contract 086205-2025-1

    Signed
    18 Dec 2025
    Value
    £190,124
    Status
    active
  • Contract 034093-2025-1

    Signed
    1 Apr 2025
    Value
    £3,370,008
    Status
    active
  • Contract 019462-2024-CAV-DCO (24-25) 37-1

    Signed
    25 Jun 2024
    Value
    £700,000
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010281-2023-1

    Signed
    7 Mar 2023
    Value
    £1,840,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Business Applications Solutions116bids · 116 electronic · 3 from abroad48——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

6 public bodies on the notice

London Borough of Barnet

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services PQGD-7479-CGVN 2 Bristol Avenue, London, London, NW9 4EWContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • CIVICA UK LIMITEDFramework contractor Southbank Central, 30 Stamford Street, London, London, SE19LQContact phone
  • CIVICA UK LIMITEDFramework contractor01628868 Southbank Central, 30 Stamford Street, London, London, SE1 9LQContact email, phone
  • Civica UK LmitedFramework contractor Unit 10, Linfield Industrial Estate, Linfield Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT125GH
  • IDOX SOFTWARE LTDFramework contractor Unit 5, Woking 8, Forsyth Road, Woking, UK, GU215SB
  • Liquidlogic LimitedFramework contractor04006349 First Floor, Park Central, Park End Street, Oxford, UK, OX1 1JDContact email
  • See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier listFramework contractor See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list, Liverpool, UK, L3 9PP

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria