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Help You Choose

Norfolk County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2021 at 10:28

Award Notice
Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Apr 2021 at 10:17

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is in the process of procuring a new Help You Choose careers information website and applications system to enhance its existing services. The procurement is classified under miscellaneous software package and computer systems (CPV 48900000) and is being undertaken through an open procedure. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 26th August 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £265,000, with the potential to expand over a seven-year term.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering web-based solutions that can be configured for local content management. Companies with experience in hosting, technical support, and maintenance of cloud-based systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations equipped to cater to educational sectors, and those familiar with providing services that support young people's career choices, should consider participating.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Help You Choose

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council were seeking to procure a new Help You Choose careers information website and learning applications system in order to replace and improve our current Help You Choose system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council were seeking to procure a new Help You Choose careers information website and learning applications system in order to replace and improve our current Help You Choose system. Help You Choose is Norfolk's careers information, advice and opportunities website and online applications system for young people aged 14-19 years (up to 25 years LDD), their parents, carers and teachers and advisers. Norfolk County Council have commissioned the Help You Choose web-based system for over 10 years to support young people aged 14-19 to make and implement well informed post 16 learning choices. Help You Choose is extensively used with young people in Norfolk schools and post 16 institutions; maintains a comprehensive directory of post 16 learning provision within the County and annually supports over 6000 online applications to post 16 courses. Additional information: The contract has been let on a 36 months + 48 months basis, and the value of the awarded contract reflects the potential full 7 year term of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a4e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028669-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

First Media Solutions Limited

Further Information

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