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Information and advice directory and portal

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for the development of an "Information and advice directory and portal" aimed at Adult Social Care. The industry falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with a delivery focus on England, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to People, Places, Lives Limited on 25th August 2025, and the contract period is set to commence on 15th September 2025, concluding on 14th September 2028. This procurement, valued at £331,502, utilised a procurement method classified as "Other" and caters to services suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering innovative solutions within the adult social care sector. Enterprises capable of managing information directories, content management systems, and service portals would find this project a perfect match. Additionally, businesses with expertise in developing transactional marketplaces, booking tools, and support planning applications could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance service offerings in public sector solutions. The ongoing demand for such services underscores the potential for sustainable growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Information and advice directory and portal

Notice Description

Adult Social Care IAG portal, with CMS and Directory of Services including Adult's core website, Information Finder, Transactional Marketplace, Professional Zone, Support Planner, Booking Tool, Micro-commissioning Tool, Information Widget and Open referral API with GOLD managed service provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0fd1e29-34f0-4d7b-92e1-f34bbd114769
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b814146e-3796-4c9a-80cc-5eeb7879ae0a
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 -
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
£331,502 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,502 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2028 3-4 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE, PLACES, LIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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