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title: "Digital Care Partnership"
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# Digital Care Partnership

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f6cc0af-7800-422b-bcc6-062b1e4dcc76

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Digital Care Partnership," which aims to innovate care technologies to enhance outcomes and realise savings for adult social care. The procurement method being employed is a selective process, with an estimated contract value of £75,000,000. The tender period is set to conclude at noon on 2nd December 2019, and delivery is expected to commence from 1st June 2020 through to 31st May 2027. This procurement is categorised under IT services and has a minimum value of £1,000,000. Interested parties are encouraged to review the tender documents available on Suffolk's sourcing portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the IT consulting, telecommunications, and social services sectors, to contribute to innovative technological solutions in adult social care. Businesses capable of showcasing how they can achieve savings and value while delivering effective tech solutions will be well-positioned to compete. The engagement process seeks to cultivate a partnership approach, allowing for flexibility in service delivery, making this an attractive avenue for both SMEs and larger enterprises aiming to enter the public procurement market.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council wish to appoint a partner to develop and deliver a new operating model for leveraging care technologies and data to support better outcomes and deliver significant savings for adult social care (and in future across the wider health & care sector). The SQ return date is noon on 2nd December 2019. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing .uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835a7d25-ef04-470e-a10d-da3da0bfcf8f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Additional buyers | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835a7d25-ef04-470e-a10d-da3da0bfcf8f
- 22 May 2019 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835a7d25-ef04-470e-a10d-da3da0bfcf8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835a7d25-ef04-470e-a10d-da3da0bfcf8f
  22nd May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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