Tender

ASC100 - PROVISION OF A CARE COST CALCULATOR TOOL

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "ASC100 - Provision of a Care Cost Calculator Tool" to enhance its Adult Social Care Directorate's operations. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with an emphasis on utilising a recognised software solution to facilitate analysis and negotiations of care placements. The tender is open for bids until 12th April 2021, with the contract period commencing on 3rd May 2021 and lasting for an initial two years, with a budget of £36,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, which allows all interested parties to submit proposals through the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development and service companies that specialise in social care tools and data management solutions. Businesses with a proven track record in implementing similar systems for local authorities will find this tender particularly relevant. Companies should ensure that their proposals include provisions for data security and service support, as ongoing assistance will be essential in the initial adoption phase of the tool. Overall, this contract could foster long-term relationships with the Sandwell Council and other local authorities, enhancing service delivery in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ASC100 - PROVISION OF A CARE COST CALCULATOR TOOL

Notice Description

ASC100 - PROVISION OF A CARE COST CALCULATOR TOOL Sandwell MBC's Adult Social Care Directorate are looking to procure, through purchase or subscription, a sector recognised tool to support the Council in its analysis and transparent negotiation of new and existing specialist care placements. Based on the Care Funding Calculator the tool will provide, by way of a secure online environment, information for the Council to use in consideration of value for money in terms of the commissioning of new and existing residential, nursing and supported living placements and will provide a clear baseline of costs for negotiation between commissioners and providers. The chosen solution will provide a secure organisational account with multiple user access through a hosted cloud-based service. The solution will already be fully developed and adopted within local authorities of a similar size as Sandwell and will allow full implementation by 28th May 2021. Prospective providers must be able to refer to a demonstrable track record in development and implementation of their solution in other Local Authority areas where benefits of implementation have been achieved. Organisations that wish to tender, must be prepared to: o Provide assurance that data is not transferred, hosted or accessed outside of the EEA and Territories with Adequacy Decisions, for the duration of the service. o This requirement will be binding on sub-processors under their instruction, and will continue to apply if the contracted processor and/or sub-processor(s) is subject to acquisition or merger. The costs within all bids submitted should include annual updates to the data behind the cost calculator tool as well as online documentation and online and email support to users. The total available budget for an initial 2-year period will be ?36,000 and this is to include additional support in the first year to support adoption. The contract will also include an option of two further periods of 12 months, which will be wholly dependent on available funding and subject to the tool demonstrating sufficient efficiencies and cost avoidance within the first two years of use. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you requ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485dc13b-b0aa-4eb9-b5bf-f73d0d3923a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

48222000 - Web server software package

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48463000 - Statistical software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

48517000 - IT software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48611000 - Database software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

72212441 - Financial analysis software development services

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

72212490 - Procurement software development services

79315000 - Social research services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 2 May 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Duffell
Contact Email
martin_duffell@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5541

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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