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Digital Brokerage and Care Costing Tool

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has conducted a contracting process for a digital brokerage and care costing tool aimed at improving adult social care commissioning. This procurement falls under the software and information systems category, with delivery expected in Morpeth, England (postcode NE61 2EF). The process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage, with iESE Innovation Limited emerging as the successful supplier, for a contract valued at £78,000. The framework agreement, on which bids were selectively called off, stipulates a contract period starting from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2029, with an optional extension to April 2030. The tender process concluded on April 15, 2026, and the award was published on April 24, 2026.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in software services to expand their portfolio and enhance their expertise in the public sector services market. The tool's requirement is to bolster commercial capacity and negotiation efficiencies within adult social care commissioning, which suits firms with innovative solutions in digital management tools and care optimisation software. By securing contracts with public organisations like Northumberland County Council, suitable businesses can leverage their credibility and foster long-term partnerships for future projects.

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Notice Title

Digital Brokerage and Care Costing Tool

Notice Description

Digital Brokerage and Care Costing Tool - The requirement is for a solution that can develop capabilities in Adult Social Care commissioning to increase commercial capacity, enhance negotiation productivity, and improve financial quality. Year 1 (1.5.26 - 30.4.27) Year 2 (1.5.27 - 30.4.28) Year 3 (1.5.28 - 30.4.29) Extension option Year 4 (1.5.29 - 30.4.30)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b834a1-86bb-4ed9-846b-38ef0ed6544a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESE INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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