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title: "Digital Brokerage and Care Costing Tool"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Digital Brokerage and Care Costing Tool

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fb3a859-5f04-4ea5-99c6-9aa40f38ec0d

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has conducted a contracting process for a digital brokerage and care costing tool aimed at improving adult social care commissioning. This procurement falls under the software and information systems category, with delivery expected in Morpeth, England (postcode NE61 2EF). The process was initiated as a tender and has now reached the award stage, with iESE Innovation Limited emerging as the successful supplier, for a contract valued at £78,000. The framework agreement, on which bids were selectively called off, stipulates a contract period starting from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2029, with an optional extension to April 2030. The tender process concluded on April 15, 2026, and the award was published on April 24, 2026.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in software services to expand their portfolio and enhance their expertise in the public sector services market. The tool's requirement is to bolster commercial capacity and negotiation efficiencies within adult social care commissioning, which suits firms with innovative solutions in digital management tools and care optimisation software. By securing contracts with public organisations like Northumberland County Council, suitable businesses can leverage their credibility and foster long-term partnerships for future projects.

## Notice

Digital Brokerage and Care Costing Tool - The requirement is for a solution that can develop capabilities in Adult Social Care commissioning to increase commercial capacity, enhance negotiation productivity, and improve financial quality. Year 1 (1.5.26 - 30.4.27) Year 2 (1.5.27 - 30.4.28) Year 3 (1.5.28 - 30.4.29) Extension option Year 4 (1.5.29 - 30.4.30)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b834a1-86bb-4ed9-846b-38ef0ed6544a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IESE INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b834a1-86bb-4ed9-846b-38ef0ed6544a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b834a1-86bb-4ed9-846b-38ef0ed6544a
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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