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W5012 The Provision of Carecubed Software Tool

WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Walsall Metro Borough Council involved a tender for the provision of the Carecubed software tool, which aids in benchmarking care costs for Adult Social Care. The industry category for this procurement is "Software package and information systems," with the related CPV code being 48000000. The process used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Walsall, England, with the postal code WS1 1TP, the contract award stage was completed as of 29th January 2026. The contract period is set from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028, with an overall value of £180,000. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 12th November 2025, and the award date confirmed as 19th November 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are identified as suitable participants in such procurements. By engaging with this opportunity, SMEs can not only secure a significant contract valued at £180,000 but also establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector market for software tools tailored to care management. Being part of a framework agreement, the supplier, IESE Innovation Limited, can benefit from streamlined procurement procedures and potential future contracts, thus fostering business growth and establishing long-term client relationships with local government authorities. Businesses focussing on software solutions for the public sector, particularly those with expertise in social care cost management, would find this tender highly compatible with their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W5012 The Provision of Carecubed Software Tool

Notice Description

Software for the purposes of benchmarking the cost of care for Adults Social Care

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9243b22-fdfe-43fd-825b-63b4371f7f44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bae6068-248d-4c23-b0b9-55e62de6920b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
WALSALL METRO BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESE INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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