Award

For the provision of Strengths-based Toolset and Formulate for Adult Social Care

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 06:56

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed a tender process for the provision of Strengths-based Toolset and Formulate for Adult Social Care, classified under software-related services. The tender, valued at £181,591, falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom. It was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2028, with an award phase dated 25 March 2026. The buyer, West Sussex County Council, is located in Chichester, and the procurement concerns services related to social care.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software-related services, particularly those with interest in adult social care solutions. While the suitability parameters suggest it is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to deliver software solutions for social care will find this contract beneficial for business expansion. IMOSPHERE LTD, the awarded supplier, demonstrates that there is a lucrative market for niche software services in collaboration with public bodies such as West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the provision of Strengths-based Toolset and Formulate for Adult Social Care

Notice Description

For the provision of Strengths-based Toolset and Formulate for Adult Social Care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b485166-fcf6-487b-b1b1-56c85ec11b32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eab7203-3669-4b0f-aac0-6710f0d3f83c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£181,591 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,591 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMOSPHERE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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