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Digital Solutions- App for Carers

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2025 at 13:23

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02 Apr 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for a project titled "Digital Solutions- App for Carers", which falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The council located in Oldbury, United Kingdom, embarked on this procurement to provide a digital app solution aimed at reducing the demand on Adult Social Care by offering carers essential information, advice, and guidance. The procurement process was executed without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the G Cloud 14 framework to directly award the contract. It is currently at the contract award stage, with the contractual agreement signed with Upstream Outcomes Limited on 6th March 2025 for a total value of £177,500 over a potential term of up to three years, initially set for twelve months with optional extensions.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in digital solutions tailored for social care sectors. While the contract has already been awarded, similar opportunities in the future may be viable for IT firms situated within the UK. Businesses with expertise in developing applications that alleviate pressures on public services, and a strong understanding of frameworks like G Cloud 14, would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such projects can lead to growth by forming partnerships with regional authorities and contributing to important public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Digital Solutions- App for Carers

Notice Description

The requirement was to procure a Digital app solutions for Carers. The solution aims to provide information, advice, and guidance to and for carers that reduce the demand on Adult Social Care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

G Cloud 14 has been used to select from a longlist, then shortlist and make a direct award to the chosen supplier.

Options: This is a 12 month contract with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months at the discretion of the council. The price quoted is for the accumulative three years.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via a compliant route, through the use of the G Cloud 14 framework. A search criteria was identified, and then a shortlist was made and then the supplier was elected on price. All requirements under the framework were adhered to before a direct award was made.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017632-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£177,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shanara Begum
Contact Email
shanara_begum@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1215692371

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPSTREAM OUTCOMES

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