Planning

Complaints, Enquiries, FOI Case Management Solution - Request for Information

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Oct 2023 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council (ECC) has initiated a tender process for a Complaints, Enquiries, FOI Case Management Solution. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The council is seeking input from the market to develop future technology solutions for managing various types of requests and complaints. Interested suppliers are invited to respond by 31st October 2023 to provide solutions that comply with UK GDPR regulations.

This tender by Essex County Council presents an opportunity for IT services providers specialising in consulting, software development, and support. The focus is on delivering a Software as a Solution (SaaS) offering that can manage case tracking for different types of requests and complaints effectively. The solution should ensure compliance with UK GDPR regulations, making it suitable for businesses looking to provide innovative and compliant software solutions to local government authorities.

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Notice Title

Complaints, Enquiries, FOI Case Management Solution - Request for Information

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) seeks input from the market to develop future requirements for a Complaints, Enquiries and Freedom of Information (FOI) request Case Management Solution utilising modern, flexible, cost-effective technology solutions for better customer and user experience. A solution is required to manage: * FOI and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests * Subject Access Requests (SAR) * Data breach Incidents * Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and Information Commissioners Office (ICO) enquiries * Corporate Compliments and Comments * Statutory and Non-statutory Complaints * MP / Councillor Enquiries The end solution will be used to capture, process, resolve and report across these key areas. ECC is seeking a Software as a Solution (SaaS) offering with workflows that manage case tracking in these areas. Any solution needs to support overall Local Authority (LA) compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Interested suppliers are invited to attend a demonstration session, this is expected to take place in late October / early November. Schedule to be confirmed. Suppliers are invited to provide their response by 12:00 on Tuesday 31st October 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex County Council (ECC) seeks input from the market to develop future requirements for a Complaints, Enquiries and Freedom of Information (FOI) request Case Management Solution utilising modern, flexible, cost-effective technology solutions for better customer and user experience. A solution is required to manage: * FOI and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests * Subject Access Requests (SAR) * Data breach Incidents * Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and Information Commissioners Office (ICO) enquiries * Corporate Compliments and Comments * Statutory and Non-statutory Complaints * MP / Councillor Enquiries The end solution will be used to capture, process, resolve and report across these key areas. ECC is seeking a Software as a Solution (SaaS) offering with workflows that manage case tracking in these areas. Any solution needs to support overall Local Authority (LA) compliance with UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Interested suppliers are invited to attend a demonstration session, this is expected to take place in late October / early November. Schedule to be confirmed. Suppliers are invited to provide their response by 12:00 on Tuesday 31st October 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040cb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030610-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

48810000 - Information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Tyno Tong
Contact Email
tyno.tong@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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