Award

Digital Communication Platform

TORBAY COUNCIL

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15 Mar 2022 at 10:14

Award

18 May 2020 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council, located in Torquay, England, conducted a tender process for a project titled "Digital Communication Platform" aimed at enhancing communication with Council residents, particularly in relation to COVID-19 updates. The procurement process, classified under electronic message and information services, utilised a selective procurement method and concluded on 23rd March 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £84,700, commenced on 17th April 2020 and is scheduled to end on 1st April 2023.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the digital communications sector. Businesses with expertise in developing electronic messaging platforms, particularly those capable of facilitating urgent communications for local authorities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders with Torbay Council or other local government entities.

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Notice Title

Digital Communication Platform

Notice Description

Digital platform to enable faster and more efficient communication with Council residents and enable COVID-19 related upates to be sent urgently to Torbay residents and Council staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d433f88d-45dc-401f-b037-aa86c6afa03e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78f1194-8bba-4cb9-8064-74a3c1c66959
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64216000 - Electronic message and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2020 - 1 Apr 2023 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

TORBAY COUNCIL - CHILDRENS SERVICES

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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