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title: "Digital participation / voice of the child in social care"
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buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
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# Digital participation / voice of the child in social care

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-641f0704-7820-495b-89c9-e0696c76a77f

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## Summary

The Dorset Council has awarded a contract for "Digital participation / voice of the child in social care" in the software package and information systems category. The contract value is £36,873 GBP, with a contract period starting on January 2, 2024, and ending on January 1, 2026. The procurement method was a direct award following a value for money decision. The tender period ended on December 21, 2023, and the procurement stage is now complete. The buying organisation seeks small and voluntary organizations for this contract located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by the Dorset Council for digital participation in social care presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises specializing in software and information systems to engage. Businesses with expertise in capturing and analysing children's voices in social care settings have a competitive edge. The contract period allows for a long-term collaboration to meet the Ofsted inspection requirements related to the voice of the child, showing potential for business growth within the software and social care industry.

## Notice

Capturing the voice of the child has become a central tenant of children's social care. It is one of the primary indicators Ofsted now look for when inspecting case work. This contract delivers this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc76093-80d9-4922-8f33-c065135e635f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award following value for money decision. |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,873 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,873 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIND OF MY OWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc76093-80d9-4922-8f33-c065135e635f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc76093-80d9-4922-8f33-c065135e635f
  14th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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