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Digital Community Support Finding Solution

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2026 at 09:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Community Support Finding Solution" was conducted by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, a public authority operating in the South West of England. This tender, which fell under the services category, involved creating innovative community support solutions using the Open Referral UK data standard. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded on 25th March 2026, and the project term running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, and was aimed at a specific supplier due to the nature of the project. The contract's total value is £75,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in data services and community support sectors, particularly those with experience in managing and developing databases that comply with specific standards like the Open Referral UK. It offers insights into collaborating with local government bodies, such as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Large-scale organisations or specialised community service networks, with a focus on digital solutions, may find this type of project aligns well with their expertise, presenting avenues for showcasing innovative approaches in service delivery and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Community Support Finding Solution

Notice Description

Creating Community Support Finding Solutions using Open Referral UK data. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is supporting councils to adopt the Open Referral UK (ORUK) data standard. MHCLG are providing urgent funds for a specific supplier (CAN) to work on their existing Open Referral compliant database - Service Finder to create two innovate solutions for professionals to quickly access information about community services to share with residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064010-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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