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title: "Covid 19 Virtual Care Response Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ef042cc-9da1-4709-83b3-e9bc122cc9d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-16"
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# Covid 19 Virtual Care Response Solution

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ef042cc-9da1-4709-83b3-e9bc122cc9d9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council, which sought proposals for the "Covid 19 Virtual Care Response Solution," a project classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000). The tender was awarded under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an initial contract value of £793,365. The contract period commenced on 21 April 2020 and extends until 30 November 2020, following the tender period that concluded on 20 April 2020. The primary focus is to implement a digital solution to assist the council during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a delivery location in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), that can provide digital assistive technology solutions. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet support services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to contribute to public health initiatives during emergencies.

## Notice

Implementation and provision of an emergency digital assistive technology solution to support Suffolk County Council in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic Additional information: Awarded under G-Cloud framework. Expiry date is 6 months after installation of first device and has the option to extend for a further 6 months. Value is based on initial period only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db90566f-f6eb-4ac6-b340-97ff54e12968 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £793,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £793,365 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALCOVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2020 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db90566f-f6eb-4ac6-b340-97ff54e12968

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db90566f-f6eb-4ac6-b340-97ff54e12968
  16th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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