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New ICT data system for Social Services Commissioning Team to collect, analyse and report data

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has initiated a public procurement contracting process for the replacement of its current Microsoft Access database with a new ICT data system for the Social Services Commissioning Team. The project falls under the services category, with a specific focus on database and operating software packages, database systems, and database management. The latest procurement stage is the award phase, with Simpson Associates Information Services Limited emerging as the successful supplier. The contract, signed on 27th March 2024, highlights a significant investment in modernising the data collection, analysis, and reporting functionalities for the council. The key dates included the submission deadline of 8th January 2024 and the award announcement date of 12th January 2024, providing a concise timeline of the procurement process.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT systems, database development, and software services to engage with a regional authority. Companies proficient in database management and development services can leverage this tender to foster long-term relationships with the City & County of Swansea and establish a local presence in Wales. The open procurement method used indicates that even consortia of smaller businesses were considered, making it accessible to a diverse range of suppliers. The successful implementation of this system can enhance data handling efficiencies and create scalable solutions, thereby enabling businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure future projects with similar authorities.

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Notice Title

New ICT data system for Social Services Commissioning Team to collect, analyse and report data

Notice Description

The current system (Microsoft Access database) that Swansea Council's Commissioning Team use to collate, manage, and report data to Welsh Government needs replacing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-136907
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136907
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

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


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48612000 - Database-management system

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792637242

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES INFORMATION SERVICES

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