Planning

Social Care Service User App for Children & Young People

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Flintshire County Council, which is seeking to acquire a "Social Care Service User App for Children & Young People." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focused on software packages and information systems. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressing interest set for 3pm on Friday, 7th January 2022. The project aims to introduce a modern app to enhance communication and engagement with looked after children and young people up to the age of 25 in Flintshire at County Hall, Mold, CH7 6NA.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development firms and service providers specialising in child welfare technology, particularly those experienced in creating user-friendly applications. Businesses offering cloud-hosting solutions and compliance with GDPR regulations would be particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, companies adept at developing bilingual applications (in English and Welsh) and providing ongoing technical support could leverage this opportunity to expand their services and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Social Care Service User App for Children & Young People

Notice Description

Children and Family and Safeguarding Services have identified a need to introduce a more efficient method of consultation and engagement with our looked after children and young people consistent with how we believe that children and young people prefer to communicate.Therefore, we are looking to procure an app-led suite of products and services that modernises the processes and systems used to gather the views of children and young people (up to 25) using social care services. The app will be used by staff, our looked after children and care leavers.The App will promote and improve communication and understanding, will complement the more traditional methods of engagement with young people through group activities, forums and face to face meetings. Importantly, it will also provide an additional means of communication for children who are living in placements outside of Flintshire.* The App needs to be accessible in both English and Welsh languages.* We will require on-going technical support for the duration of the contract, as well as access to training for staff that will use the software.* The App will need to be secure for users and complies with the GDPR regulations.* The App will need to be Cloud hosted.* Ready to go - off the shelf* Developed with the involvement of children and young people* A vibrant interface accessible from smartphones\mobile devices* The ability to export information in PDF format for attaching to client records in Paris Social Care systemTo express and interest in this opportunity please e-mail procurement@flintshire.gov.uk before 3pm on Friday 7th January 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-116918
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116918
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lee Evans
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

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