Award

Help You Choose

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2021 at 10:35

Award Notice
Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is seeking a supplier for the "Help You Choose" project, aimed at replacing its current careers information website and post-16 learning applications system. The tender, classified under miscellaneous software packages and computer systems, has an estimated contract value of £265,000, spanning a potential seven-year period with a three-year initial term and possible extension of up to four years. The procurement process, initiated on 16th July 2021 and concluding its tender period on 26th August 2021, is conducted through an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for all interested suppliers. The successful implementation is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022, with contract performance expected until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software development and IT solutions, particularly those with existing web-based platforms compatible with government requirements. Providers specialising in configurable cloud-based solutions with robust support and maintenance capabilities will be especially positioned to compete effectively. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with local government, promoting sustainable growth through consistent service delivery over the impending contract duration.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Help You Choose

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is replacing its current Help You Choose careers information website and post-16 learning applications system. Our requirement was for a single Supplier to host and support a web-based solution that can be branded as 'Help You Choose'. The value of the contract is for the full potential 7-year lifetime of the contract and includes implementation and go-live. The contract was let for 3 years and then may be extended for up to another 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0629a8f3-788f-41fa-98c5-53ffa0252940
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807641da-fc28-4c20-89ac-566a252d5f55
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST MEDIA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-0629a8f3-788f-41fa-98c5-53ffa0252940-2021-11-17T10:35:11Z",
    "date": "2021-11-17T10:35:11Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-0629a8f3-788f-41fa-98c5-53ffa0252940",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "NCCT42193",
        "title": "Help You Choose",
        "description": "Norfolk County Council is replacing its current Help You Choose careers information website and post-16 learning applications system. Our requirement was for a single Supplier to host and support a web-based solution that can be branded as 'Help You Choose'. The value of the contract is for the full potential 7-year lifetime of the contract and includes implementation and go-live. The contract was let for 3 years and then may be extended for up to another 4 years.",
        "datePublished": "2021-07-16T10:42:46+01:00",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48900000",
            "description": "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 265000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-08-26T11:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53e5367-83f9-40ad-a409-a8f6db70d5e7",
                "datePublished": "2021-07-16T10:42:46+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016717-2021"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/na369RMs",
            "name": "Norfolk County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Norfolk County Council",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/na369RMs"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Martineau Lane",
                "locality": "NORWICH",
                "postalCode": "NR12DH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Claire Dawson",
                "email": "sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Norfolkcc"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03883572",
            "name": "FIRST MEDIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "FIRST MEDIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03883572"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "25 Nottingham Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate LOUTH Lincolnshire LN11 0WB GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/na369RMs",
        "name": "Norfolk County Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-0629a8f3-788f-41fa-98c5-53ffa0252940-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2021-11-09T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-11-17T10:35:11Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 250200,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03883572",
                    "name": "FIRST MEDIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2022-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807641da-fc28-4c20-89ac-566a252d5f55",
                    "datePublished": "2021-11-17T10:35:11Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016717-2021"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}