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title: "Somerset Support for Think Families Database Single View"
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# Somerset Support for Think Families Database Single View

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69791a4b-6128-4e17-becc-a7649ce25be5

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded a public procurement process titled "Somerset Support for Think Families Database Single View," aimed at enhancing data maturity and digital infrastructure among twelve local authorities. This procurement, classified under IT services, involved a grant method and covers various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories. The tender process has moved to the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 14th October 2024, with Somerset Council Local Authority as the supplier. The contract value stands at £100,000, and it will span from 10th October 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and digital transformation services. Companies adept in managing large-scale data projects and capable of enhancing digital maturity within public sector frameworks would find this procurement process particularly valuable. The initiative is best suited for large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive digital solutions and advancing the data capabilities of local authorities and their partner agencies.

## Notice

The project will support twelve local authorities (LAs) to develop a plan and roadmap (signed up to by the LAs' and their partner agencies' senior decision-makers) to improve data maturity, including moving towards establishment of a digital 'single view' (in the near-term for the six more data mature LAs; and in the longer term for the six less digitally mature LAs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80cfd61-1459-4ade-9aeb-aecaf9b8a4a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - grant |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMERSET COUNCIL LOCAL AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80cfd61-1459-4ade-9aeb-aecaf9b8a4a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80cfd61-1459-4ade-9aeb-aecaf9b8a4a5
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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