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title: "Connect to Support Hampshire"
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# Connect to Support Hampshire

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5846ea72-776e-4aa2-93a2-329d4a1d97f1

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of the "Connect to Support Hampshire" online platform. The procurement stage was selective, with a contract value of £368,000 in GBP. The procurement method involved calling off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 framework agreement. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 31st March 2028, with the tender period closing on 1st December 2023. The service falls under the main procurement category of services and is related to IT consulting, software development, and social work services. The contract benefits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services, consulting, software development, and social work sectors to expand their operations by providing services to the Hampshire County Council. Companies offering innovative digital solutions and AI capabilities may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The project aims to centralise information and advice across various sectors for residents and stakeholders, improving accessibility and user experience. Businesses with experience in developing user-friendly platforms and delivering high-quality online services are encouraged to compete for this contract.

## Notice

To provide an online platform for information and advice which will provide a one stop shop for birth to death information that enables people to find relevant information easily and with limited clicks. a. It will provide one place for residents and stakeholders to go for birth to death information and advice on education, health and social care - high volume traffic to one source. b. One URL/site to drive traffic to, that has functionality on arrival to help residents get to the information they need easily with the fewest clicks possible. c. Utilise developments in digital space by exploring AI options and other search functionality. d. Maximise opportunity to 'push' relevant information based on search content potentially informed by chat bot knowledge base - potential for commercial benefits e.g. Care Technology and Private Pay offer. e. Continuity of information content and quality for residents and stakeholders. To also include provision of: * Hampshire PA Finder website * Self-assessment online tools * Trigger Tool e-learning package The Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 13 framework was used to source a suitable provider to deliver the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a8bacf-1411-49cd-840c-a782d57b7b48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £368,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE, PLACES, LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a8bacf-1411-49cd-840c-a782d57b7b48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a8bacf-1411-49cd-840c-a782d57b7b48
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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