Award

Social Work Index and Information System

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

10 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a contractor for the "Social Work Index and Information System," a project classified under general public services within the services industry. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract having been finalised on 24 March 2016. Located in Aberdeen, UK, the contract is focused on the maintenance and support of the Carefirst social care information system, a vital tool used by the Council since 1999. This tender was initiated as a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition, owing to the unique nature of the services involved.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care information systems and database management to engage with a regional authority. Companies capable of supplying support and maintenance services for proprietary systems, particularly those familiar with Carefirst or comparable systems, will find a conducive environment to compete. The unique circumstances surrounding the current supplier's withdrawal create a favourable landscape for businesses seeking to expand their service offerings within public sector procurement in Aberdeenshire.

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Notice Title

Social Work Index and Information System

Notice Description

Social Care information and database system - Carefirst

Lot Information

Lot 1

3 year support and maintenance of Carefirst system

Procurement Information

The Carefirst system has been used by the Council since 1999. The Council entered into a 3 year support and maintenance contract from 2016. currently one other provider of a system comparable to this, however the supplier is withdrawing this system and support, therefore the Council are looking at it's options before the end of this agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000538979
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316339
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48810000 - 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
10 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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