--- title: "Community Directory System as part of Community Book Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-12" --- # Community Directory System as part of Community Book Project Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf87891-9d4a-4175-ac45-8d428fbca96c.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council has initiated a tender for a project titled "Community Directory System as part of Community Book Project" within the software package and information systems industry category. The council aims to consolidate two existing directories into a single platform that will provide comprehensive information to support community engagement. The value of the contract is £222,484 GBP, and the tender deadline is set for May 17, 2024. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and the contract period is scheduled to start on July 1, 2024, lasting until June 30, 2033. This tender opportunity from Durham County Council is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in providing software solutions and information systems services would be well-suited to compete. The project presents a chance for businesses to offer a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution that meets the council's requirements and supports community needs for reliable and easily accessible information. ## Notice The Council and partners are always striving to deliver excellent services to customers from first point of contact to the conclusion of service delivery. It recognises that online information and advice, in many instances, has become customer's first choice when looking for information about the services available to them. The growing demand for reliable and comprehensive information is needed to improve customer experience, meet our statutory obligations, and support people in communities across County Durham to help themselves and each other The Council are looking to procure a system where two of the existing directories relating to Childrens and Adults information can be consolidated into one platform. This platform should also support co-production with partners to support engagement from the various communities the Council supports. The Council is looking for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet their needs. The Council is looking to combine two existing directories into one comprehensive solution, at minimum, the new platform should contain the functionality available in these directories: * Family Information Services: http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/home.page * Locate: https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76a2798-2640-43fb-be61-ab5925b7b0f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £222,484 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 12 Apr 2024 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76a2798-2640-43fb-be61-ab5925b7b0f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76a2798-2640-43fb-be61-ab5925b7b0f2 12th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/home.page - http://www.durham.gov.uk - https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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