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title: "Care Benefits Software"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# Care Benefits Software

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4fc64b0-7709-4b31-9ced-ef630f79730b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Hampshire County Council, involves the acquisition of Care Benefits Software. Targetting the industry category of Software packages and information systems, the £140,400 contract aims to digitise the current paper-based financial assessment for adult social care and introduce an income maximisation module for users. The contract period runs from 9 November 2024 to 8 November 2026 with the procurement method being a selective call-off from a framework agreement. This contract caters to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period closing on 31 October 2024 and the contract award date on 7 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in the digital transformation of public services, specifically within the social care sector. Businesses specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in benefits calculators and digital financial assessments, are well-suited to compete. By leveraging this opportunity, companies can expand their portfolio, demonstrating their capability to drive efficiency and innovation in public sector services.

## Notice

he FAB Team (Financial Assessment and Benefits) are responsible for undertaking financial assessments to establish how much AHC will contribute towards the cost of a care package , and how much a service user can afford to contribute themselves. The department needs to move the complex, paper-based adult social care financial assessment process to a supported digital model. The department also need an Income Maximisation module; aimed at users to independently maximise their income. This module combines nationally and locally administered benefits which feature adviser-led guidance and assistance tools throughout. This should be driven by a DWP-recommended built-in benefits calculator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab5a76-f1b8-4983-8e29-38a387aa1bbb |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2024 - 8 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,400 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOOKING LOCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab5a76-f1b8-4983-8e29-38a387aa1bbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ab5a76-f1b8-4983-8e29-38a387aa1bbb
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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