Tender

Customer Experience Platform

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has initiated a procurement process for a Customer Experience Platform to implement its 'One Customer, One Council' strategy. The council aims to update its technology to enhance customer interfaces, seeking a SaaS solution to simplify its customer experience platform. The procurement method is a selective competitive dialogue above the threshold, with a tender period ending on October 18, 2022. The contract period is planned from April 1, 2023, to August 31, 2028, making it a significant opportunity for businesses in IT services and software development.

This tender by the Norfolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector to compete for a contract valued at approximately £6,000,000 over the contract's maximum lifespan. Businesses offering consulting, software development, or internet support services are well-suited for this opportunity. The council is open to a commercial off-the-shelf solution and welcomes businesses capable of configuration to enhance the customer experience. The procurement process favours SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their business.

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Notice Title

Customer Experience Platform

Notice Description

To deliver its Customer Experience Strategy Norfolk County Council have approved a new Customer Experience Programme - 'One Customer, One Council'. One of the key areas of work for that programme is to update the technology the Council uses at the 'front door' to manage interfaces with customers, and it is this which is the subject of this statement of requirements and procurement exercise. The Council intends to procure a SaaS solution or solutions to unify and simplify its customer experience platform, thereby reducing the need for interfaces and making it easier and more cost efficient to manage and develop. The Council is seeking a commercial, off the shelf system and understands it will need to do some configuration Additional information: Estimated value is PS6,000,000 over the maximum life of the contract including implementation. This figures does not include VAT, inflation or any additional professional services costs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61569cda-0e6f-4a27-9785-7ec7b7c7431f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
15 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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