Award

Research In Practice Subscription

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2022 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Torbay Council, which has completed a tender for a "Research In Practice Subscription" aimed at providing an online research tool for children's social care. This service, accessible to all staff with a Torbay Council email address and foster carers, falls under the software package and information systems category. The awarded contract, valued at £23,250, commenced on 1 April 2022 and will run until 31 March 2024. The procurement method involved a request to waive Financial Regulations and Contract Procedures.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that offer education and training services or software solutions geared towards social care. Businesses capable of delivering innovative online learning and training services are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, given the focus on enhancing the skills and knowledge of Torbay Council staff and foster carers.

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Notice Title

Research In Practice Subscription

Notice Description

Online research tool for children's social care but open to all staff with a Torbay Council email address and foster carers. Includes access to online learning and face to face training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da7bf268-c66a-4483-96c9-27ae4e46de3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570fdcf6-4417-4d6c-a21a-a4f835dd0ec0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request to waive Financial Regulations and Contract Procedures - Waiver 501.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
Contact Name
Contract Management
Contact Email
contract.management@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 207319

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

RESEARCH IN PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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