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Look Ahead Care & Support - Case Management Software

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT

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06 Aug 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Look Ahead Care and Support has completed the tendering process for a Case Management Software solution, aimed at enhancing their services in the social care sector. The awarded supplier, Nourish Care Systems Ltd, will provide a centralised digital platform for managing support services across the UK’s South East. The contract, valued at £1,197,750, falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement method was open, with the tender period ending on 10th February 2025. The award was made on 29th July 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 30th September 2025, running through to 29th September 2028.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for technology businesses, particularly those experienced in the social care sector, to forge partnerships with public sector organisations like Look Ahead. Companies specialising in user-friendly and feature-rich software solutions that cater to the needs of vulnerable groups such as young people, the homeless, and those with learning disabilities or mental health issues, are well-suited to compete in this space. With an emphasis on partnership over the contract's lifespan, businesses can expect ongoing collaboration to ensure the software delivers substantial value and support to its end users. Additionally, the involvement in such contracts can substantially boost a company’s portfolio and credibility within the social care domain.

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Notice Title

Look Ahead Care & Support - Case Management Software

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to identify a suitable supplier to provide a robust Case Management System that provides Look Ahead with a digital, centralised platform for recording, tracking, and managing the support that is provided to Look Ahead's customers.Look Ahead would like to engage with a technology company who:-Can deliver a software solution that is fit for purpose and already used in the social care sector-Can provide a solution that is easy to use and feature rich-Understand the specific needs of the services that Look Ahead offer i.e. providing care and support to young people, people who are homeless and people with learning disabilities or mental health issues and how the proposed system will enable/improve that service-Will support Look Ahead with the roll out and implementation of the software, including supporting with training-Will partner with Look Ahead over the lifetime of the contract to ensure the implemented system works effectively and drives value for the organisation, its end users and its customers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6f9f985-93da-4599-ae23-f9d657e620de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb6e973-87a5-47c3-8535-05acb197f02b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,197,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,197,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 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
LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 9BG
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOURISH CARE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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