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Adults Social Care Financial Assessment Tool

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2025 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has recently completed the procurement process for an Adults Social Care Financial Assessment Tool. This contract, falling under the software package and information systems category, is valued at £128,400 and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1st November 2024, with the contract set to run from 14th November 2024 to 13th November 2026, following the award announcement on 10th February 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is Looking Local Ltd.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that offer tailored financial assessment tools for adult social care. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the procurement's emphasis on inclusivity for these types of organisations. Engaging in such tenders can lead to significant growth by securing long-term public sector contracts, enhancing both market presence and business credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adults Social Care Financial Assessment Tool

Notice Description

Adults Social Care Financial assessment tool/software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0279037a-0fdb-41e9-af30-85c5513c0809
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424addd8-0b95-485c-842f-9a3a95342a2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 13 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKING LOCAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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