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title: "National Care Costing Tool"
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# National Care Costing Tool

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42c51499-93af-44f2-ae5e-25cce8062146

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## Summary

Wigan Council has awarded a contract for the development of a National Care Costing Tool, as a part of the Greater Manchester collaborative commission initiative. This tool is intended to benchmark costs and support a fair and sustainable care market, aiding Wigan's commissioning of care. The contract, which follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's 'G-Cloud 14' Framework, has been awarded to iESE Innovation Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of Database and Operating Software Package (CPV 48600000) and additional classifications include Data Services, Health and Social Work Services, and Miscellaneous Services. Key dates include the contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with the award issued on 28 March 2025. The project's delivery location is Wigan, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in database, software, and data services to grow by participating in a critical public health initiative. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such frameworks, owing to the contract's specific suitability criteria. By offering innovative and cost-effective solutions, businesses in the tech and health sectors can gain a foothold in the public services market, enhancing their portfolios and boosting their industry credentials.

## Notice

Wigan Council require a National Care Costing Tool as part of the Greater Manchester (GM) collaborative commission initiative. The tool is used by providers and Councils to benchmark costs and help create a fair and sustainable care market. This resource will support Wigan's commissioning of care. This contract award is a call-off via the Crown Commercial Service's 'G-Cloud 14' Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5aba9d-9dff-4a65-a47f-c043fb11fa65 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72300000 - Data services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5aba9d-9dff-4a65-a47f-c043fb11fa65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5aba9d-9dff-4a65-a47f-c043fb11fa65
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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