Tender

Community Directory System as part of Community Book Project

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 09:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has initiated a tender for a project titled "Community Directory System as part of Community Book Project" within the software package and information systems industry category. The council aims to consolidate two existing directories into a single platform that will provide comprehensive information to support community engagement. The value of the contract is £222,484 GBP, and the tender deadline is set for May 17, 2024. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and the contract period is scheduled to start on July 1, 2024, lasting until June 30, 2033.

This tender opportunity from Durham County Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in providing software solutions and information systems services would be well-suited to compete. The project presents a chance for businesses to offer a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution that meets the council's requirements and supports community needs for reliable and easily accessible information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Directory System as part of Community Book Project

Notice Description

The Council and partners are always striving to deliver excellent services to customers from first point of contact to the conclusion of service delivery. It recognises that online information and advice, in many instances, has become customer's first choice when looking for information about the services available to them. The growing demand for reliable and comprehensive information is needed to improve customer experience, meet our statutory obligations, and support people in communities across County Durham to help themselves and each other The Council are looking to procure a system where two of the existing directories relating to Childrens and Adults information can be consolidated into one platform. This platform should also support co-production with partners to support engagement from the various communities the Council supports. The Council is looking for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet their needs. The Council is looking to combine two existing directories into one comprehensive solution, at minimum, the new platform should contain the functionality available in these directories: * Family Information Services: http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/home.page * Locate: https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76a2798-2640-43fb-be61-ab5925b7b0f2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£222,484 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
MacKenzie Heath
Contact Email
mackenzie.heath@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000264859

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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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