Tender

National Assistive Technologies Test Bed Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Sep 2018 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is currently conducting an open tender process for the "National Assistive Technologies Test Bed Framework," aimed at utilising innovative technology to enhance adult social care outcomes. This project is part of a national initiative and will take place in Sunderland, located in the North East of England. The tender period concludes on 17th October 2018, with the contract set to commence on 8th November 2018 and lasting until 7th November 2022. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically relating to computer equipment and supplies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in assistive technologies and connected devices, to expand their business in the social care sector. Companies that offer solutions for medication management, mood monitoring, nutrition and hydration, or environmental adjustments within the home would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on assisting individuals to live independently, participating businesses can not only contribute to vital social services but also potentially secure long-term partnerships with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Assistive Technologies Test Bed Framework

Notice Description

The National Assistive Technologies Test Bed is a Sunderland City Council project, working in conjunction with Digital Catapult, aimed at supporting people to live independently for longer, through the use of new and innovative technology. The project seeks to use innovative technology to improve adult social care and health outcomes. The Assistive Technologies Test Bed is part of a national initiative to develop and promote the use of technology and digital solutions in social care. The Council is one of twelve local councils participating in the Social Care Digital Innovation Programme for 2018/2019. The Council will be establishing a Framework for the Test Bed, which will cover the following two phases: * A pilot phase for an initial trial deployment of technology (connected devices) to approximately 120 houses; * A rollout phase that will increase deployment covering up to 5,500 houses. The Council have identified four high-level areas (use cases) of adult social care that present significant challenges for the service on a daily basis: * Use Case 1: Medication Management * Use Case 2: Mood Monitoring * Use Case 3: Nutrition and Hydration * Use Case 4: Moving and the Environment around the Home This project will identify, procure and deploy a scheme of connected devices to help overcome the challenges listed above. Full details of the Council's requirements can be found within the tender documentation published on the NEPO portal at https://procontract.due-north.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8538257-15cb-4537-939d-cd2f70ffea5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760cd239-20e2-4616-bc03-02b589b6476b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2018 - 7 Nov 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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