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Research in Practice Subscription

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jul 2022 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Research in Practice Subscription" tender initiated by Torbay Council, located in Torquay, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as training software packages and social research services. The tender was awarded on 3rd March 2022 and encompasses a contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2024. The total contract value is £23,250, and the procurement method used was a waiver of financial regulations and contract procedures. The primary delivery area for this service is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research and training services, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering innovative online research tools or training modules targeted at children's social care professionals would be well-positioned to compete in future related tenders. The commitment of Torbay Council to engaging local and small businesses further increases the potential for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Research in Practice Subscription

Notice Description

Online research tool for children's social care but open to all staff with a Torbay Council email address and foster carers. Includes access to online learning and face to face training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-071c657b-cd44-488a-8e72-f166e957aaa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9a62ec-c81d-4ce0-8e3d-8400e3066f83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver of Financial Regulations and Contract Procedures - Waiver 501.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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