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title: "Social Inclusion through Technology"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Social Inclusion through Technology

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-782aef57-d84d-4d11-81b4-0eb7d8e190bf

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns an award notice issued by Hartlepool Borough Council for the project titled "Social Inclusion through Technology". This initiative, classified under information technology services and education and training services, aims to reduce social isolation among individuals aged 65 and over. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will continue until 31st March 2021, with a total contract value of £35,000. The procurement method employed was a limited tender, specifically a competitive quotation, and the tender period concluded on 25th February 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses involved in information technology and social care services, particularly those offering innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the well-being of older adults. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the focus on social inclusion and technology integration. Interested suppliers should assess how their services could align with the objectives outlined in the project to effectively position themselves for future contracts in similar sectors.

## Notice

Award Notice for a service to reduce the social isolation of people aged 65 and over through the use of technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee10143-7594-4e86-b395-29a844457211 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INCONTROL-ABLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee10143-7594-4e86-b395-29a844457211

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee10143-7594-4e86-b395-29a844457211
  12th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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