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title: "Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) Case Management System"
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# Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) Case Management System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61a9aace-d631-463a-8ac9-1ba3967f36a9

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement for a Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) Case Management System, utilising the government's G-cloud framework with Cyber Media Solutions Limited as the successful supplier. This project, which falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, spans the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage ended on 30th March 2024, with the contract officially starting on 1st April 2024 and set to run through to 31st March 2028. The total contract value is £164,932.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialising in cloud services and software development. The contract involves transitioning the DARS case management system to a cloud-based solution, making it a crucial venture for businesses experienced in cloud hosting and management systems. Companies with a track record in public sector digital solutions and those listed on the G-cloud framework will find this an attractive and fitting opportunity to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities in managing and executing substantial government projects.

## Notice

Procurement of Theseus (DARS) case management system from government's digital marketplace G-cloud framework. Incumbent system provider Cyber Media is a cloud service provider on the framework. Parallel project will run to move onsite hosting of Theseus by Durham County Council to offsite in this cloud-based solution. Under the G-cloud framework, the permissible length of the contract is for an initial term of 3-years plus a 12-month extension. and a further 12-month extension is available internally.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed9dcb1-17ad-4fa3-9196-abf13952daed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,932 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,932 |
| 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 | CYBER MEDIA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed9dcb1-17ad-4fa3-9196-abf13952daed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed9dcb1-17ad-4fa3-9196-abf13952daed
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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