Award

Virtual Memory Box

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Nov 2024 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has finalised the award stage for the procurement of a "Virtual Memory Box," aimed at creating a digital life story platform for looked-after children. This project falls under the software and information systems industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £36,000, was granted to Virtual Memory Box Limited following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commences on 1st September 2024 and concludes on 31st August 2028, with the tender period having ended on 30th August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those specialising in digital platforms, child welfare technology, and educational tools. With Durham County Council as the buyer, this project is a prime opportunity for businesses that can deliver innovative and user-friendly digital solutions tailored to the needs of vulnerable children. Companies in the software development and information systems sectors are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, fostering growth and expansion in these specialised markets.

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Notice Title

Virtual Memory Box

Notice Description

Virtual memory box is used or looked after children to record their life story. Life story work is important for children to keep a record of their life. from both to the present day. this supports children to identify with and understand their life journey. We are seeking a virtual memory life story platform provider to put into place a digital life story record for all children who can update this as the child's journey continues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cfb5c79-80af-41b4-95eb-776746142786
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c34ad1-385d-46e2-a04e-13b25af34951
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL MEMORY BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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