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CareCubed Children's costing tool

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has successfully completed a contracting process with IESE Innovation Ltd to provide the CareCubed Children's costing tool, a cloud software solution aimed at enhancing cost management within the children's sector. The procurement falls under the G-Cloud 14 framework and spans three years, beginning on 1st March 2026, with a provision to renew for a further 12 months. The procurement process was designated as 'below threshold' with the contract valued at £64,917. The buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council, operates as a sub-central government public authority within the UKJ13 region. This contract is active and has been formalised as of 25th February 2026, marking the award stage of this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud software and cost management systems, particularly those targeting public sector needs. The contract involves ongoing technical support and data management, providing continual engagement opportunities for software developers and consultants in data exportation and system integration. Given its classification within the software package and information systems category, companies with expertise in these areas will find this contract a viable option for business development. Medium-sized enterprises with innovative solutions and capabilities to enhance public sector efficiency, particularly within local government, are well-suited to compete and partner in future extensions or similar public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

CareCubed Children's costing tool

Notice Description

This is a 3-year G-Cloud 14 Call-Off Contract between Buckinghamshire Council and iESE Innovation Ltd for the CareCubed Children's costing tool (cloud software). The supplier provides cloud software and support; the council pays annually in advance and must export its data before the contract ends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017475-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,917 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESE INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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