Software package and information systems

Tender description

A Resource Allocation ICT system (RAS) is required in order to ensure that the Council meets its statutory duties to provide indicative budget to individuals within the borough. The aim of a RAS (Resource Allocation System) is to provide a rational and equitable mechanism for calculating the amount of money that these individuals are likely to need. The system is based upon a mathematical algorithm that determines an appropriate figure (referred to as the Indicative Budget). The figure is based upon an assessment of that individual's needs within 10 different themed areas and an understanding of the local cost of satisfying those needs given the current social care marketplace. Cheshire West and Chester use an eTendering portal, The Chest. To access this contract you must be registered on The Chest http://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration is free of charge. Please do no contact the Procurement Team direct; all questions / clarification questions must be asked via The Chest. A Resource Allocation ICT system (RAS) is required in order to ensure that the Council meets its statutory duties to provide indicative budget to individuals within the borough. The aim of a RAS (Resource Allocation System) is to provide a rational and equitable mechanism for calculating the amount of money that these individuals are likely to need. The system is based upon a mathematical algorithm that determines an appropriate figure (referred to as the Indicative Budget). The figure is based upon an assessment of that individual's needs within 10 different themed areas and an understanding of the local cost of satisfying those needs given the current social care marketplace. Cheshire West and Chester use an eTendering portal, The Chest. To access this contract you must be registered on The Chest http://www.the-chest.org.uk Registration is free of charge. Please do no contact the Procurement Team direct; all questions / clarification questions MUST be asked via The Chest.