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title: "Proof of Concept Solution for the Recruitment of New Staff within the Care Market"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Proof of Concept Solution for the Recruitment of New Staff within the Care Market

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b2c82fb-a2d8-4dbd-85c1-b8c2eb9ac01e

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is seeking to implement a Proof of Concept Solution for the Recruitment of New Staff within the Care Market. This procurement, classified under software packages and information systems, has a budget of £90,000 and is currently in the award stage, having been officially awarded on 25th February 2022. The contract is set to commence on 28th February 2022 and will last until 27th February 2025. The tender was initiated as a selective process, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the delivery address for this contract is located in Sunderland, England.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in software solutions for recruitment and workforce management within the care sector. Businesses with expertise in developing innovative staffing solutions or digital platforms tailored to the specific needs of care services would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders associated with this contract. As the care market evolves, companies that demonstrate adaptability and a strong understanding of sector requirements will likely find significant pathways for growth.

## Notice

Proof of Concept relating to the Recruitment of new supply of staff within the Care Market Solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763c8921-4672-4fdc-afbe-332cb572e7ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 27 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABOUR XCHANGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2022 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763c8921-4672-4fdc-afbe-332cb572e7ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763c8921-4672-4fdc-afbe-332cb572e7ca
  25th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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