Tender

Enhanced Childcare Database

CALDERDALE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Calderdale Council is seeking bids for the Enhanced Childcare Database project, aimed at developing an information management system to support the Childcare Act 2006 and its amendments. The tender is classified under IT services, specifically software development, and is open for submissions until 5th February 2016. The project's contract period will commence on 1st April 2016 and last until 31st March 2021. The procurement method for this process is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an opportunity for software development firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their business by creating tailored solutions for local authorities. Companies with expertise in developing integrated information management systems, data migration, and ongoing support services will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, especially those able to ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and handle multiple user functionalities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enhanced Childcare Database

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Calderdale requires an Enhanced Childcare Database (ECD) information management system that will support the aims and objectives of the Childcare Act 2006 and any subsequent amendments introduced by the Childcare Bill 2015. The solution should be a single system where software modules can be added or subtracted as required by the specific needs of the local authority. When implemented, the ECD should be able to: - Store details of active, inactive and potential childcare providers - Allow for easy statistical reporting to allow the local authority to complete its annual Childcare Sufficiency Assessment using common data formats such as XML, CSV etc. - Provide the ability to integrate with SMS and MMS technology - Provide the ability to meet the requirements of any specific future legislative changes to the delivery of information and the maintenance of childcare records - Provide a public facing web based search facility - Allow for multiple concurrent users of the system - Comply with all Ofsted technical requirements to allow the secure transfer of data - Be a fully hosted web-based solution which does not involve any additional hardware requirements. Suppliers should note the Borough Council of Calderdale is seeking a solution which includes software implementation, data and procedure analysis, historic data migration, training and ongoing support and as such bidders are required to provide fully completed pricing structure(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-291bbd4f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d808e00-743b-4cf6-bcf4-e5630342502b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2021 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1PS
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Further Information

Notice Documents

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