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title: "Care Technology Service"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-24"
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# Care Technology Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0322ae6c-110f-4e7e-9d26-aa050fa5a542

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of "Care Technology Services" within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 10 January 2020. The service is intended initially for adults with eligible social care needs, but there is potential for expansion to include additional demographics. The framework aims to appoint one supplier for Lot 1 and up to four suppliers for Lot 2. The contract period is set to commence on 8 April 2020 and conclude on 7 April 2024, with services to be delivered in the East of England, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the health and social care sector. Businesses with experience or capabilities in care technology, software solutions, and IT support tailored to social care needs are especially well-suited to compete. Successful participation in this tender could enhance visibility and partnerships within the public sector, fostering growth and innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

Essex County Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of care technology services. The services shall be split in to two lots with one (1) supplier being appointed Lot 1 and up to four (4) suppliers being appointed to Lot 2. The Service will initially be available to adults (18+) with eligible social care needs but the Contractor(s) should have the capacity to expand to other areas, such as the 0-25 service, transition services, NHS partners and programmes of health and social care integration and housing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597e9d47-cd88-4f24-a41c-c0299aa4c683 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2020 - 7 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2019 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597e9d47-cd88-4f24-a41c-c0299aa4c683

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597e9d47-cd88-4f24-a41c-c0299aa4c683
  24th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./7X779J55UX
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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