--- title: "CO517E London Regional Adoption - IT Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-479a15ef-5ab5-4520-a620-a6f21b33acb5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-479a15ef-5ab5-4520-a620-a6f21b33acb5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-479a15ef-5ab5-4520-a620-a6f21b33acb5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-479a15ef-5ab5-4520-a620-a6f21b33acb5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON COUNCILS" published: "2017-12-12" --- # CO517E London Regional Adoption - IT Needs Assessment Buyer: LONDON COUNCILS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-479a15ef-5ab5-4520-a620-a6f21b33acb5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-479a15ef-5ab5-4520-a620-a6f21b33acb5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-479a15ef-5ab5-4520-a620-a6f21b33acb5.json) ## Summary The London Councils is currently conducting a procurement process titled "CO517E London Regional Adoption - IT Needs Assessment" aimed at identifying the IT and information strategies required for a potential London-wide regional adoption agency. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide clarity to local authorities and the Department of Education regarding the operational framework and associated costs of the future agency. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 14 July 2017, with the contract period expected to start on 24 July 2017 and end on 30 September 2017. The expected value of the contract is £25,000 and the services sought fall under the category of IT services and research consultancy, specifically focusing on both consulting and software development needs. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business within the public sector. Companies with expertise in IT services, software development, and consultancy related to research and information systems would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process can enable businesses to gain valuable experience in public sector contracts while contributing to a vital service within the community. ## Notice London Councils is seeking to understand the IT and information approach within a potential London-wide regional adoption agency on behalf of the London Adoption Board. This information will provide local authorities and the Department of Education with clarity on how the future agency will operate and the costs to put this in place. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f766e0e7-cbf2-458a-97d7-bab354c58b2b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 12 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | LONDON COUNCILS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2017 at 16:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f766e0e7-cbf2-458a-97d7-bab354c58b2b - 30 Jun 2017 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f766e0e7-cbf2-458a-97d7-bab354c58b2b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f766e0e7-cbf2-458a-97d7-bab354c58b2b 12th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4f8d64f-42ac-499e-a631-56a264db328c FOI Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a068b597-efe5-4ef2-a13d-9c41bae588f3 Invitation to Quote for Research and Consultancy Services London Regional Adoption - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/774c76b7-2c37-4604-a7b2-ea74645f1b2e Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57d8881e-4e08-4f32-a2c4-e7bb0236a027 Equal Opportunities Policy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8381a23-59be-4e81-98e3-4301f85029ac Equal Opportunities Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f418719b-b64b-46df-a643-8b5734823697 Cost table - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f01dd58-aff0-475d-96e9-3da5a894f752 Check List ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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