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15 Jan 2024 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is actively procuring services through the Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), particularly in the field of IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet and support. Located in Dorchester, UK, the Council aims to fortify its reputation for digital innovation, driven by initiatives like the 5G RuralDorset project. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 14 February 2024. The process operates under a selective procurement method known as the Restricted Procedure, ensuring precise adherence to legal standards while facilitating dynamic and responsive procurement arrangements.

The DPS provides an agile framework for businesses to access lucrative opportunities within the digital sector, fostering substantial economic growth in Dorset. Firms specialising in telecoms research and development, software package creation, and consultancy services are particularly well-positioned to benefit. This initiative can catalyse business expansion, drawing significant investment to the region and creating specialised roles. The flexible, ongoing supplier admission system accommodates varying project demands, allowing companies with innovative solutions and quick delivery capabilities to thrive in this competitive ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Digital Innovation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

The work of the Digital Place Team, including the multi award-winning 5G RuralDorset project, has earned the Dorset Council area a reputation for world-class telecoms R&D. We want to further establish our county as a leading destination for digital innovation in sectors key to the success of our region and the UK. The Dorset Council Plan to 2024 identifies digital innovation as a key Cabinet commitment. We now have an opportunity to continue supporting and growing this innovation ecosystem to create something of lasting local, national and international significance. It could draw in millions of pounds and create hundreds of skilled jobs in Dorset, helping support council priorities and regional aspirations such as those set out in the Great South West Prospectus. We need an agile, pacey yet legally compliant way of working with current and future partners and suppliers to offer "innovation as a service". Opportunities in this field can be high value and typically have short deadlines. Speedy but robust procurement arrangements are essential.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The work of the Digital Place Team, including the multi award-winning 5G RuralDorset project, has earned the Dorset Council area a reputation for world-class telecoms R&D. We want to further establish our county as a leading destination for digital innovation in sectors key to the success of our region and the UK. The Dorset Council Plan to 2024 identifies digital innovation as a key Cabinet commitment. We now have an opportunity to continue supporting and growing this innovation ecosystem to create something of lasting local, national and international significance. It could draw in millions of pounds and create hundreds of skilled jobs in Dorset, helping support council priorities and regional aspirations such as those set out in the Great South West Prospectus. We need an agile, pacey yet legally compliant way of working with current and future partners and suppliers to offer "innovation as a service". Opportunities in this field can be high value and typically have short deadlines. Speedy but robust procurement arrangements are essential.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015802-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dorset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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