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title: "Digital Social Care Pricing Service"
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# Digital Social Care Pricing Service

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f757c131-25f3-4572-b97a-ef7b6c8bf810

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## Summary

Sefton Council, acting as the buying organisation, has successfully completed the procurement process of a direct award for the "Digital Social Care Pricing Service" under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). This procurement, conducted through the G-Cloud 14's online catalogue, resulted in a three-year contract awarded to IESE Innovation Ltd. The contract, valued at £133,500, began on 1st May 2025 and is set to end on 30th April 2028, covering services within the region of England, United Kingdom. The award was announced on 11th April 2025, with the award notice published on 22nd May 2025.

This contract presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in digital solutions and healthcare systems integration. SMEs with expertise in software development and implementation, particularly those focusing on cost management or healthcare services, would have been well-equipped to compete for similar tenders in the future. The procurement method of direct award highlights the importance of maintaining visibility and reputation within public sector frameworks like G-Cloud, ensuring potential future opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public sector software market.

## Notice

Direct award of a three-year contact to iESE Innovation Ltd for the purchasing of the CareCubed digital social care pricing system via G-Cloud 14's online catalogue. CareCubed is a tool to support open and transparent negotiation of costs for specialist care placements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f957157-0983-41cc-bf30-8937101af71f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,500 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 22 May 2025 at 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f957157-0983-41cc-bf30-8937101af71f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f957157-0983-41cc-bf30-8937101af71f
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

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