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National Care Costing Tool

WIGAN COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has awarded a contract for the development of a National Care Costing Tool, as a part of the Greater Manchester collaborative commission initiative. This tool is intended to benchmark costs and support a fair and sustainable care market, aiding Wigan's commissioning of care. The contract, which follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's 'G-Cloud 14' Framework, has been awarded to iESE Innovation Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of Database and Operating Software Package (CPV 48600000) and additional classifications include Data Services, Health and Social Work Services, and Miscellaneous Services. Key dates include the contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with the award issued on 28 March 2025. The project's delivery location is Wigan, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in database, software, and data services to grow by participating in a critical public health initiative. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such frameworks, owing to the contract's specific suitability criteria. By offering innovative and cost-effective solutions, businesses in the tech and health sectors can gain a foothold in the public services market, enhancing their portfolios and boosting their industry credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Care Costing Tool

Notice Description

Wigan Council require a National Care Costing Tool as part of the Greater Manchester (GM) collaborative commission initiative. The tool is used by providers and Councils to benchmark costs and help create a fair and sustainable care market. This resource will support Wigan's commissioning of care. This contract award is a call-off via the Crown Commercial Service's 'G-Cloud 14' Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42c51499-93af-44f2-ae5e-25cce8062146
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5aba9d-9dff-4a65-a47f-c043fb11fa65
Current Stage
Award
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72300000 - Data services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESE INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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