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Connecting People, Communities and Organisations - Digital Platform & Mobile Application

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2025 at 13:01

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09 Feb 2023 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Connecting People, Communities and Organisations - Digital Platform & Mobile Application" in the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. This initiative involves the design, development, delivery, and support of an online platform and mobile application to facilitate connections and engagement in volunteering opportunities across East Sussex. The contract, valued at GBP 2,333,333.34, was awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold, known as Single Tender Action. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2022 and will end on 30th April 2026, with the project’s location being in Lewes, East Sussex (postal code BN7 1UE). The award was published on 22nd April 2022, and the notice was updated on 23rd January 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the project’s scope to evolve into phases that may include social prescribing and micro business development. The procurement of this digital platform and mobile application supports the involvement of various types of businesses, including those specialising in software development, IT services, and community engagement technologies. The project’s aim to enhance connectivity within communities and organisations can enable businesses to showcase innovation while contributing to societal well-being and local development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connecting People, Communities and Organisations - Digital Platform & Mobile Application

Notice Description

This notice is for the allowed for 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd0a3d26-85c0-4a3d-94c8-1f32b8bd6064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31402d48-8ff1-4a00-b556-d64c505b3c77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£2,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£408,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2026 4-5 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRONZE SOFTWARE LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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