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Community Directory System (Community Book)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2024 at 11:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the development of a Community Directory System, titled "Community Book," classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process aimed to consolidate existing directories for Children's and Adults' information into a single platform. The awarded contract, valued at £301,900, will be delivered by People Places Lives Limited, and the project will span from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2033. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and was finalized on 30th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those providing commercial-off-the-shelf solutions. Companies specializing in software development, particularly those with experience in co-production with community partners, are well-suited for such opportunities. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have good prospects to engage in similar future tenders due to the council's support for such entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Directory System (Community Book)

Notice Description

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-bb2f5216-71ca-44f4-a3a9-68d8bebdcf2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8c3b5c-55c7-4057-ab8e-192607e4acda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£301,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£301,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
03000 264859

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE PLACES LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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