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Award

20 Nov 2024 at 11:10

Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has undertaken a procurement process for the acquisition of a Community Directory System aimed at consolidating two existing directories related to Children's and Adults' information into a single platform. This project falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and the tender was actively pursued with submissions ending on 17 May 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded to People Places Lives Limited and was signed on 30 September 2024. The total value of the contract is £301,900, and it is intended to enhance co-production and community engagement across County Durham.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) software solutions, especially those that focus on integrating community services and information systems. Companies capable of delivering robust platforms that facilitate data migration, demonstrate ongoing product development, and ensure hosting security compliance would be well-suited to participate in such projects. This contract reinforces the growing demand for reliable and comprehensive digital solutions that improve customer experience and support local communities in accessing and navigating essential services.

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Notice Title

Community Directory System (Community Book)

Notice Description

The Council are looking to procure a system where two of the existing directories relating to Childrens and Adults information can be consolidated into one platform. This platform should also support co-production with partners to support engagement from the various communities the Council supports. The Council is looking for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet their needs. The Council is looking to combine two existing directories into one comprehensive solution, at minimum, the new platform should contain the functionality available in these directories: * Family Information Services: http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/home.page * Locate: https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are looking to procure a system where two of the existing directories relating to Childrens and Adults information can be consolidated into one platform. This platform should also support co-production with partners to support engagement from the various communities the Council supports. The Council is looking for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet their needs. The Council is looking to combine two existing directories into one comprehensive solution, at minimum, the new platform should contain the functionality available in these directories: * Family Information Services: http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/home.page * Locate: https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0451af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037480-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£222,484 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£222,484 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£301,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 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
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

People Places Lives Limited

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