Award

Consultation & Engagement System

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Nov 2024 at 13:32

Tender

13 May 2024 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Consultation & Engagement System, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000). This contract will support the Council's Consultations Team and Planning and Policy Teams, replacing the current solution with a more robust system. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure, with initial tendering beginning on 13th May 2024 and the contract awarded on 18th November 2024. The contract, valued at £155,600, was signed on 31st August 2024 with Go Vocal, headquartered in London.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for software companies specialising in consultation and engagement systems. The requirement for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) product indicates that businesses with ready-to-deploy solutions are at an advantage. Companies with strong project implementation plans, data migration expertise, and high standards of hosting security compliance are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The regional focus in the UK provides a strategic opportunity for businesses to expand their presence in the public sector market, aligning with the Council's digital transformation objectives.

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Notice Title

Consultation & Engagement System

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of a Consultation & Engagement System to be used by the Council's Consultations Team and the Planning and Policy Teams across the Council. This system will replace the current 'work-around' solution currently in place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the Provision of a Consultation & Engagement System to be used by the Council's Consultations Team and the Planning and Policy Teams across the Council. This system will replace the current 'work-around' solution currently in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037198-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 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
Mackenzie Heath
Contact Email
mackenzie.heath@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000264859

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
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), TLC14 Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO VOCAL

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