Tender

Resource Allocation System (RAS)

CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER

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02 Feb 2017 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West & Chester Council is currently seeking a supplier for the "Resource Allocation System (RAS)" through an open tender process. This project involves providing an ICT system that enables the Council to allocate indicative budgets to adults within the borough, in compliance with the Care Act 2014. Key dates include the tender deadline on 6th March 2017, with the anticipated contract start date on 1st April 2017 and a duration extending to 31st March 2020. The main industry category for this procurement is software packages and information systems, which suggests a focus on programming services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in developing ICT solutions, particularly those with expertise in software programming and systems design for local authorities. Companies that specialise in creating resource allocation systems or similar social care technologies would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth by establishing a partnership with a local authority and expanding into the public sector service market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Resource Allocation System (RAS)

Notice Description

A Resource Allocation ICT system (RAS) is required in order to ensure that the Council meets its statutory duties to provide indicative budget to individuals within the borough. The aim of a RAS (Resource Allocation System) is to provide a rational and equitable mechanism for calculating the amount of money that these individuals are likely to need. The system is based upon a mathematical algorithm that determines an appropriate figure (referred to as the Indicative Budget). The figure is based upon an assessment of that individual's needs within ten different themed areas and an understanding of the local cost of satisfying those needs given the current social care marketplace. The Care Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to: Assess (or facilitate self-assessment of) all local adults and carers with potential social care needs in a fair and consistent way, using a single assessment tool and applying the new national eligibility criteria Operate a method of allocating a personal budget to all adults and carers who have been deemed as eligible under the criteria - based upon their assessment of need Focus on meeting the preferred personal outcomes of eligible adults and carers The system should not be expected to give a precise estimation of the costs for each individual that reflects their individual circumstances but should give a reasonably accurate 'ball-park' figure that should enable care planning to be undertaken with a budget in mind. The Council requires the immediate implementation of a RAS to provide adults indicative budgets, and may at some point in the future require the implementation of a RAS to provide children's indicative budgets. Cheshire West and Chester use an eTendering portal, The Chest. To access this contract you must be registered on The Chest http://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration is free of charge. Please do no contact the Procurement Team direct; all questions / clarification questions MUST be asked via The Chest. Additional information: Cheshire West and Chester use an eTendering portal, The Chest. To access this contract you must be registered on The Chest http://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration is free of charge. Please do no contact the Procurement Team direct; all questions / clarification questions MUST be asked via The Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8447b13b-b6b2-4687-ac8d-8da027fb1217
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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