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title: "Help You Choose"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0629a8f3-788f-41fa-98c5-53ffa0252940"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-17"
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# Help You Choose

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0629a8f3-788f-41fa-98c5-53ffa0252940

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a supplier for the "Help You Choose" project, aimed at replacing its current careers information website and post-16 learning applications system. The tender, classified under miscellaneous software packages and computer systems, has an estimated contract value of £265,000, spanning a potential seven-year period with a three-year initial term and possible extension of up to four years. The procurement process, initiated on 16th July 2021 and concluding its tender period on 26th August 2021, is conducted through an open procedure, ensuring accessibility for all interested suppliers. The successful implementation is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022, with contract performance expected until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software development and IT solutions, particularly those with existing web-based platforms compatible with government requirements. Providers specialising in configurable cloud-based solutions with robust support and maintenance capabilities will be especially positioned to compete effectively. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with local government, promoting sustainable growth through consistent service delivery over the impending contract duration.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council is replacing its current Help You Choose careers information website and post-16 learning applications system. Our requirement was for a single Supplier to host and support a web-based solution that can be branded as 'Help You Choose'. The value of the contract is for the full potential 7-year lifetime of the contract and includes implementation and go-live. The contract was let for 3 years and then may be extended for up to another 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807641da-fc28-4c20-89ac-566a252d5f55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST MEDIA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807641da-fc28-4c20-89ac-566a252d5f55
- 16 Jul 2021 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53e5367-83f9-40ad-a409-a8f6db70d5e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807641da-fc28-4c20-89ac-566a252d5f55
  17th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53e5367-83f9-40ad-a409-a8f6db70d5e7
  16th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016717-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Norfolkcc

## Provenance

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