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title: "Virtual Memory Box"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Virtual Memory Box

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cfb5c79-80af-41b4-95eb-776746142786

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## Summary

Durham County Council has finalised the award stage for the procurement of a "Virtual Memory Box," aimed at creating a digital life story platform for looked-after children. This project falls under the software and information systems industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £36,000, was granted to Virtual Memory Box Limited following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commences on 1st September 2024 and concludes on 31st August 2028, with the tender period having ended on 30th August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those specialising in digital platforms, child welfare technology, and educational tools. With Durham County Council as the buyer, this project is a prime opportunity for businesses that can deliver innovative and user-friendly digital solutions tailored to the needs of vulnerable children. Companies in the software development and information systems sectors are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, fostering growth and expansion in these specialised markets.

## Notice

Virtual memory box is used or looked after children to record their life story. Life story work is important for children to keep a record of their life. from both to the present day. this supports children to identify with and understand their life journey. We are seeking a virtual memory life story platform provider to put into place a digital life story record for all children who can update this as the child's journey continues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c34ad1-385d-46e2-a04e-13b25af34951 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTUAL MEMORY BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c34ad1-385d-46e2-a04e-13b25af34951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c34ad1-385d-46e2-a04e-13b25af34951
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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