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Tribe Project

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2022 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Tribe Project," a technology solution aimed at enhancing community support capacities through IT services, specifically in software development and consulting. This procurement was conducted under a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating it was a direct award approved via an Executive Director Decision. The award was made to Bronze Software Labs Ltd for a contract value of £500,000, signed on April 1, 2022. The project is classified within the CPV category of 72000000, relating to IT services and was initiated to connect community resources with individuals in need across the UKH region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on social technology and IT services. Companies that possess expertise in software development or have innovative approaches to social prescribing would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. The success of the Tribe Project highlights the growing demand for technology-driven community solutions, making this an ideal field for businesses looking to expand their offerings in social action initiatives.

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Notice Title

Tribe Project

Notice Description

TRIBE is a social action technology. The platform grows Community Capacity, facilitates Social Prescribing and can Micro Commission services directly via up-skilled community assets. The purpose of the platform is to connect community resources at scale with people seeking help for either themselves or to address a community need. The solution aims to accelerate growth of all kinds of support, uses a fair and economically sustainable model and provides easy access to thousands of existing support providers & community groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TRIBE is a social action technology. The platform grows Community Capacity, facilitates Social Prescribing and can Micro Commission services directly via up-skilled community assets. The purpose of the platform is to connect community resources at scale with people seeking help for either themselves or to address a community need. The solution aims to accelerate growth of all kinds of support, uses a fair and economically sustainable model and provides easy access to thousands of existing support providers & community groups.

Procurement Information

The contract was direct awarded and approved via an Executive Director Decision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0345c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016157-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20224 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRONZE SOFTWARE LABS

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