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PA104 - Digital Platform for unpaid carers

WIGAN COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the "PA104 - Digital Platform for unpaid carers" project. The initiative aims to provide digital support services, creating a platform accessible to unpaid carers throughout England, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category and utilised a direct award method, focusing on timely delivery. The tender period concluded on 2 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2027. Mobilise Care Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £91,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platforms and community services aimed at social support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for initiatives like this, given their adaptability and community-centric focus. Engaging in such projects can help these businesses expand their service offerings and establish a relationship with local councils, enhancing their growth and development within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

PA104 - Digital Platform for unpaid carers

Notice Description

Digital support services for unpaid carers, providing a safe, accessible and effective platform for unpaid carers to access key information to support their caring role and the emotional support of an active online community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9b873f4-24a0-444b-8223-cfce4d69778d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4183db5e-450f-4726-962a-8a18d3b8062e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 3DS
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOBILISE CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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