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Digital participation / voice of the child in social care

DORSET COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2024 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council has awarded a contract for "Digital participation / voice of the child in social care" in the software package and information systems category. The contract value is £36,873 GBP, with a contract period starting on January 2, 2024, and ending on January 1, 2026. The procurement method was a direct award following a value for money decision. The tender period ended on December 21, 2023, and the procurement stage is now complete. The buying organisation seeks small and voluntary organizations for this contract located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by the Dorset Council for digital participation in social care presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises specializing in software and information systems to engage. Businesses with expertise in capturing and analysing children's voices in social care settings have a competitive edge. The contract period allows for a long-term collaboration to meet the Ofsted inspection requirements related to the voice of the child, showing potential for business growth within the software and social care industry.

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Notice Title

Digital participation / voice of the child in social care

Notice Description

Capturing the voice of the child has become a central tenant of children's social care. It is one of the primary indicators Ofsted now look for when inspecting case work. This contract delivers this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-641f0704-7820-495b-89c9-e0696c76a77f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc76093-80d9-4922-8f33-c065135e635f
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 - Direct Award following value for money decision.
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
£36,873 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,873 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2026 2-3 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIND OF MY OWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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