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title: "Bedfinder (Essex Care Search)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5935620f-9605-4e47-917f-8857c954576d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# Bedfinder (Essex Care Search)

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5935620f-9605-4e47-917f-8857c954576d

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## Summary

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a cloud-based software solution called "Bedfinder (Essex Care Search)". The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £165,000, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2026. The tender period ended on March 6, 2023, and the award date was March 15, 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and is targeted towards SMEs.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses that provide software supply services to secure contracts with Essex County Council. The contract is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their presence in the East of England region. Businesses interested in providing cloud-based solutions to support residential care providers and citizens within Essex County should consider participating in this tender process.

## Notice

A cloud-based software solution to support Essex County Council, ECC partners and citizens search for and find information regarding residential care providers. The solution will enable Essex County Council and partner organisations to find, submit, and manage bookings requests for vacant beds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9e6241-e182-47d5-89d4-df9c07b2f7b4 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 0PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9e6241-e182-47d5-89d4-df9c07b2f7b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9e6241-e182-47d5-89d4-df9c07b2f7b4
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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