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title: "Bedfinder System"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-02-04"
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# Bedfinder System

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87394a48-a429-46b5-b4a6-78953ef55f08

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## Summary

Essex County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for the project titled "Bedfinder System," which aims to provide an online solution for people involved in care commissioning. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category, with an overall value of £145,000 and a minimum value of £82,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM1557.10 gCloud 10 Framework Agreement. The contract period commenced on 7 January 2019 and will run until 6 January 2021, with the tender period closing on 28 November 2018. The primary location for service delivery is in the East of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development services, particularly those with experience in creating platforms for care management and social services. Given the purchasing authority's commitment to engaging with innovative solutions, businesses offering enhanced technology to streamline procurement processes for care placements would be well-suited to participate. Moreover, the framework agreement can facilitate future tenders, allowing nimble suppliers the chance to collaborate and expand their networks within the public sector.

## Notice

An online solution to enable commissioning teams, social workers, partner agency staff, care homes and carers to find, view and book placements. Awarded under Crown Commercial Services RM1557.10 gCloud 10 Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0837ea8-de4e-4cf2-b52c-31a419301034 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLM SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0837ea8-de4e-4cf2-b52c-31a419301034

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0837ea8-de4e-4cf2-b52c-31a419301034
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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