Award

Covid 19 Virtual Care Response Solution

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2020 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council, which sought proposals for the "Covid 19 Virtual Care Response Solution," a project classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000). The tender was awarded under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an initial contract value of £793,365. The contract period commenced on 21 April 2020 and extends until 30 November 2020, following the tender period that concluded on 20 April 2020. The primary focus is to implement a digital solution to assist the council during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a delivery location in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), that can provide digital assistive technology solutions. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet support services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to contribute to public health initiatives during emergencies.

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Notice Title

Covid 19 Virtual Care Response Solution

Notice Description

Implementation and provision of an emergency digital assistive technology solution to support Suffolk County Council in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic Additional information: Awarded under G-Cloud framework. Expiry date is 6 months after installation of first device and has the option to extend for a further 6 months. Value is based on initial period only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ef042cc-9da1-4709-83b3-e9bc122cc9d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db90566f-f6eb-4ac6-b340-97ff54e12968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£793,365 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£793,365 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Glanville
Contact Email
gillian.glanville@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 264478

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCOVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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