Award

Digital Social Care Pricing Service

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

22 May 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully completed the procurement process of a direct award for the "Digital Social Care Pricing Service" under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This procurement, conducted through the G-Cloud 14's online catalogue, resulted in a three-year contract awarded to IESE Innovation Ltd. The contract, valued at £133,500, began on 1st May 2025 and is set to end on 30th April 2028, covering services within the region of England, United Kingdom. The award was announced on 11th April 2025, with the award notice published on 22nd May 2025.

This contract presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in digital solutions and healthcare systems integration. SMEs with expertise in software development and implementation, particularly those focusing on cost management or healthcare services, would have been well-equipped to compete for similar tenders in the future. The procurement method of direct award highlights the importance of maintaining visibility and reputation within public sector frameworks like G-Cloud, ensuring potential future opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public sector software market.

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Notice Title

Digital Social Care Pricing Service

Notice Description

Direct award of a three-year contact to iESE Innovation Ltd for the purchasing of the CareCubed digital social care pricing system via G-Cloud 14's online catalogue. CareCubed is a tool to support open and transparent negotiation of costs for specialist care placements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f757c131-25f3-4572-b97a-ef7b6c8bf810
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f957157-0983-41cc-bf30-8937101af71f
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
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
£133,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESE INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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