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Improvewell Feedback Solution NCA312

SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Improvewell Feedback Solution NCA312" was conducted by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) located in Dundee, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of social protection and involves a limited procurement method due to the exclusive rights held by the supplier. The process has moved to the Award stage, with the contract beginning on 15 April 2025, and set to run until 14 April 2028. The procurement method was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract valued at £18,000. The decision to award the contract to ImproveWell LTD was based on the company's exclusive provision and intellectual property rights over the Improvewell Feedback Solution app license.

This tender presents growth opportunities specifically for businesses specialising in technological solutions for social care and protection. ImproveWell LTD, an SME based in London, was uniquely positioned to secure this contract due to its intellectual property over the product. This opportunity is best suited for entities that own exclusive resources or intellectual property, giving them leverage in offering unique solutions. The absence of competition highlights that businesses holding specific intellectual rights or niche market solutions can benefit greatly by offering exclusive services in sectors governed by public law.

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Notice Title

Improvewell Feedback Solution NCA312

Notice Description

Improvewell Feedback Solution app license commencing 15 April 2025 till 14 April 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Improvewell feedback solution app license from 15 April 2025 till 14 April 2028

Procurement Information

Supplier is the only provider of this license as they have created the product, own the IPR and will not provide it through a third party.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797285
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4NY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPROVEWELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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