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title: "The Provision of an IT Platform, Directory of Servic KP es Website"
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# The Provision of an IT Platform, Directory of Servic KP es Website

Buyer: BURY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-661ccee7-abca-40de-92d4-a8bb510dab37

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## Summary

Bury Council has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of an IT Platform, Directory of Services Website," a project aimed at enhancing the Bury Directory. This initiative is vital for consolidating health and social care resources, community activities, and statutory services across the borough of Bury, located in the North West of England. The contract, which commenced on 1 April 2020 and will last until 31 March 2023, was awarded following an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 29 January 2020, and the total value of the award is set at £2, with an initial amount of £1 documented at the time of the award date on 26 March 2020. 

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development, digital consulting, and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar opportunities, as this initiative indicates a strong commitment from public bodies like Bury Council to develop user-friendly platforms that serve community needs. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions that integrate various service channels and ensure comprehensive information accessibility would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders.

## Notice

Bury Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider for: The Provision of an IT Platform, Directory of Services Website (The Bury Directory - TBD) CURRENT PROVISION The Bury Directory (TBD) was initially developed in 2014 but the last two years especially, it has grown and developed into much more than a directory. It contains health and social care support, in addition to community assets, statutory services and organisations, community groups, projects, events, activities, apps, advice and information- all of which reflect the wealth of assets that are available to the people who live, work, study in the borough of Bury. The connection between intelligence and assets has also been strengthened by the incorporation of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) channel. A SEND channel, Care Leavers Channel have been developed and going forward a NHS, Carers and Local Business channels are being developed, alongside a Quality of Life Conversational Tool which will enable a referral to go through to the social prescribing team irrespective of being completed by the individual or during a supported conversation. The idea being, that all the information required for the people of Bury is in one platform. People can be signposted and or referred to other Bury Services or groups effectively by professionals and or individually with a consistency of approach. SCOPE Bury Council require to continue with an IT platform, Directory of Services website (The Bury Directory (TBD) that meets the requirement of both the Care Act and Families Act including SEND Local Offer. TBD website needs to ensures that all information is standardised across the whole of Bury and provides an authoritative online source of information, advice and guidance (IAG) relating to signposting of health and social care services, VCFA services, social groups, wellbeing activities and events and Bury businesses. The website will provide professionals and customers, patients and the wider members of the public with information to support signposting across the full range of services in the locality and be able to have access at the right time and in the right way. Care workers will also be able to use the site to access professional guidance. Third parties will be able to contribute their own content subject to appropriate checks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c64c9fb-6c71-4cb2-807d-ed1a2276540e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | BURY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENSES WEB SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c64c9fb-6c71-4cb2-807d-ed1a2276540e
- 6 Jan 2020 at 22:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a30379-c026-4235-9870-c6a208a1e302
- 19 Dec 2019 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ef7e25-9137-4630-908a-92125efcebb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c64c9fb-6c71-4cb2-807d-ed1a2276540e
  5th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a30379-c026-4235-9870-c6a208a1e302
  6th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ef7e25-9137-4630-908a-92125efcebb7
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=08f26c4d-d820-ea11-80fc-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  The Provision of an IT Platform, Directory of Services Website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bury.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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