Planning

Pre Market Engagement - Assistive Technology

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Mar 2023 at 15:37

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2023 at 15:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is planning a tender for a digital referral system for Children's Assistive Technology. They are seeking a single platform to filter all referrals and manage a central database. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of April 14, 2023. The tender falls under the industry categories of software packages and information systems, as well as IT services like consulting and software development. The council is based in Leicester, England, and is aiming to improve its operations and efficiencies by leveraging digital technology.

This tender by Leicester City Council presents opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, IT services, and digital technology solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate, given the focus on improving operations through technology. Businesses interested in providing consulting services and developing innovative digital solutions for assistive technology needs in educational settings should consider engaging with the council during this pre-market phase to influence the forthcoming full procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Assistive Technology

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is considering options for a digital referral system for Children's Assistive Technology which requires a single platform through which all referrals for assistive technology filter and in which a central database can be housed and managed. For the purpose of this exercise, assistive technology refers to both sensory and non-sensory needs of children in both mainstream and special schools and settings. Non sensory refers to physical disability and sensory refers specifically to visual and hearing impairments. The service is looking to improve its operations and efficiencies by using digital technology and align with strategic priorities. This is further highlighted in Appendix A and the expectation is that these priorities will be factored into any responses received. Through this pre-market engagement, we hope to gain insight into what solutions are available and how the council can gain from up-to-date methods and technologies. We also seek, from this engagement, any additional improvements that could be offered to the request above. We aim to apply these insights to inform a business case and gain approval for a full procurement. Responses will inform a realistic set of tender requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8578b16a-0f03-4b69-aa15-769b649599f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e312704d-5e89-409a-a8a9-028f08c4cb7b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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