Award

Link Maker System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Mar 2021 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Link Maker System was conducted by Durham County Council, focusing on the development of a database system aiding in the adoption process in the UK. This contract falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total value of £80,000. The tender was awarded following a direct procurement method, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and extending until 31st March 2024. The tender period ended on 1st February 2021, indicating that the key activities occurred in early 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses that specialise in database systems and software development, especially those with experience in health and social care sectors. With the growing need for effective adoption services, companies that can demonstrate strong technical capabilities in building secure database platforms are well-positioned to support initiatives like the Link Maker System, which ultimately aims to enhance adoption processes for children across the UK.

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Notice Title

Link Maker System

Notice Description

Link Maker is the largest database of children waiting for adoption and of approved adopters in the UK, and the only one allowing profiles of both to be searched by appropriate users. This contract is on behalf of the Regional Adoption Agency (comprising of Cumbria, Durham and TfC/Sunderland).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0219f6ad-5ec0-4a4c-b4f2-5b19c84a6af9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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 5UG
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINK MARKER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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