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Bedfinder (Essex Care Search)

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2023 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based software solution called "Bedfinder (Essex Care Search)". The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £165,000, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2026. The tender period ended on March 6, 2023, and the award date was March 15, 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and is targeted towards SMEs.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses that provide software supply services to secure contracts with Essex County Council. The contract is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their presence in the East of England region. Businesses interested in providing cloud-based solutions to support residential care providers and citizens within Essex County should consider participating in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Bedfinder (Essex Care Search)

Notice Description

A cloud-based software solution to support Essex County Council, ECC partners and citizens search for and find information regarding residential care providers. The solution will enable Essex County Council and partner organisations to find, submit, and manage bookings requests for vacant beds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5935620f-9605-4e47-917f-8857c954576d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9e6241-e182-47d5-89d4-df9c07b2f7b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 0PD
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLM SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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