--- title: "Digital Reception" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b4efbda-bccd-402a-a123-1f08c3336d9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b4efbda-bccd-402a-a123-1f08c3336d9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b4efbda-bccd-402a-a123-1f08c3336d9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b4efbda-bccd-402a-a123-1f08c3336d9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD" published: "2020-10-09" --- # Digital Reception Buyer: NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b4efbda-bccd-402a-a123-1f08c3336d9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b4efbda-bccd-402a-a123-1f08c3336d9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b4efbda-bccd-402a-a123-1f08c3336d9f.json) ## Summary North Star Housing Group LTD is seeking solutions for a Digital Reception system as part of its digital transformation initiative. The tender, titled "Digital Reception," falls under the information technology services category and is located in Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 5pm on 15th October 2020. A competitive dialogue procurement method is being employed, allowing for innovative proposals aimed at enhancing the sign-in process for staff and contractors. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology solutions, particularly those offering user-friendly, innovative systems that can integrate with existing frameworks, such as Microsoft Active Directory. Companies experienced in providing digital sign-in systems, contactless technologies, and visitor management solutions would find this tender particularly suitable. Success in this project could lead to a long-term contract, as the chosen solution will be implemented from December 2020 through to November 2021, thereby fostering business growth in the competitive IT services market. ## Notice North Star are currently undergoing a major digital transformation and as part of this project we have identified a need to enhance our current process for staff and contractors signing in and out of our Head Office location. We are looking for companies to recommend and demonstrate solutions which provides us with a digital sign in to help improve the track and traceability of all staff on our site. The solution would need to be able to track approx. 100 staff, be innovative, be user friendly and possibly take the following into account: o Multi use printer capabilities o Be able to do print outs for Fire Evacuations o Be able to print out visitor passes o Contactless staff sign in o Use of a QR code would be advantageous o Be able to link to Microsoft Active Directory o Notify Staff member on arrival of visitor o Notify Staff member on arrival of parcel / delivery o Possibility to act as a replacement to our current door entry system We have mapped out some of the key functionality along with it's priority on the below link: https://app.mural.co/t/northstar3386/m/northstar3386/1601838574770/76b52d720002c42e2d8f927923285b6bbd7162ed Interested parties are asked just to submit an e-brochure, any links to online demos, additional features, it's USP's and some indicative prices for us to review. Closing date for submissions is 5pm on 15th October 2020. We are then aiming to select a minimum of 3 solutions which we would like to invite to do an online live demo for our scrutiny panel on 20th October 2020 with the view of selecting one that we would like to go forward with. In the interest of transparency this exercise is subject to budgetary approval and North Star reserve the right not to award to any party if the solutions are deemed not to be economically advantageous to the business. Additional information: All Tender documentation can be accessed via our e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northstarhg/ in the event that this is not accessible for whatever reason then alternatively please contact tenders@northstarhg.co.uk or Kerry Hunter the Group Procurement Lead on 01642 796 327. Under no circumstance should any other North Star employees be contacted directly relating to this tender. Delivery Notes North Star Housing - Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255b9a86-62a9-48ed-8627-9307571443fb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 | | 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 | NORTH STAR HOUSING GROUP LTD | | Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6QN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2020 at 07:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255b9a86-62a9-48ed-8627-9307571443fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255b9a86-62a9-48ed-8627-9307571443fb 9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northstarhg/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://app.mural.co/t/northstar3386/m/northstar3386/1601838574770/76b52d720002c42e2d8f927923285b6bbd7162ed - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/northstarhg/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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