Planning

CWC24118MW - Digital Solutions to Support Unpaid Carers

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process seeking digital solutions to support unpaid carers. The initiative, titled "CWC24118MW - Digital Solutions to Support Unpaid Carers," falls under the goods category specifically involving software package and information systems. The preliminary market engagement is an essential step, allowing interested businesses to propose solutions for an online carers portal that aims to streamline identification, access to services, and information for carers. The opportunity is part of the council’s efforts to enhance their Carer Support offer which has been in place for over two decades. This market engagement ends on 18th June 2025 at noon, with a planned contract period from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2030, located in Wolverhampton, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital software development and information systems to expand their footprint in the public sector. Companies with expertise in creating user-friendly online platforms, data management, and analytics will be particularly well-suited to meet the council’s requirements. Participation in this procurement process allows businesses to contribute to a meaningful social cause while exploring the potential for long-term collaboration with a public authority. Engaging in this process could also lead to further opportunities across other regional councils, particularly those focusing on social care services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC24118MW - Digital Solutions to Support Unpaid Carers

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for a carers digital portal. Wolverhampton City Council has an established Carer Support offer which has been available for over twenty years. Recently this has become an all-age offer supporting young carers and parent carers. The carers portal will be an online offer which will be available to carers 24/7 throughout the journey of their caring role. We are aware there are a large proportion of people who do not identify as a carer, we envisage the portal will support with that identification and will provide relevant up to date information to support families in a preventative manner. Any proposed solution should offer the following support: Increase the identification recognition and early interventions for unpaid Carers Delay and reduce the need to access high-cost statutory provision Improve accessibility to information, advice and guidance, improve links and signposting to services that are already available nationally, regionally and in the four Black Country LA areas. Support carers to access self-help and self-management support to reduce the need for carer crisis interventions. Include access to carers 'self-assessment' focused on individualised outcomes The solution should have the capacity to collect and produce relative data regarding demographics, ethnicity, age range as well as information such as when and where the portal is accessed. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com. The engagement period ends on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon).

Planning Information

Wolverhampton City Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for a carers digital portal. Wolverhampton City Council has an established Carer Support offer which has been available for over twenty years. Recently this has become an all-age offer supporting young carers and parent carers. The carers portal will be an online offer which will be available to carers 24/7 throughout the journey of their caring role. We are aware there are a large proportion of people who do not identify as a carer, we envisage the portal will support with that identification and will provide relevant up to date information to support families in a preventative manner. Any proposed solution should offer the following support: Increase the identification recognition and early interventions for unpaid Carers Delay and reduce the need to access high-cost statutory provision Improve accessibility to information, advice and guidance, improve links and signposting to services that are already available nationally, regionally and in the four Black Country LA areas. Support carers to access self-help and self-management support to reduce the need for carer crisis interventions. Include access to carers ‘self-assessment’ focused on individualised outcomes The solution should have the capacity to collect and produce relative data regarding demographics, ethnicity, age range as well as information such as when and where the portal is accessed. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the Council’s website Opportunities - www.wolverhamptontenders.com. The engagement period ends on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05284d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028241-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Sheena Douglas
Contact Email
sheena.douglas@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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