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title: "Digital Care Partnership - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c4225ea-f3d4-48de-8cab-31a453e32857"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Digital Care Partnership - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c4225ea-f3d4-48de-8cab-31a453e32857

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council recently completed the procurement process for the "Digital Care Partnership - AWARD" contract, valued at £15,272,319, aimed at developing and implementing a new operating model for care technologies to improve outcomes in adult social care. This procurement, classified under IT services within the CPV code 72000000, is part of the services industry and was concluded on 30th April 2021. The project had a contract period starting from 1st June 2020 and running until 31st May 2027, with its tender closure date on 2nd December 2019.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for technology and service providers in the care sector. Businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and data services would find this opportunity particularly relevant. The contract’s substantial budget and long-term nature allow for firms equipped with innovative care technology solutions and strong collaborative capabilities to thrive and expand their market presence within the social care landscape.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be493019-2d81-4f50-a6dd-107300fc0145 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| 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 | £15,272,319 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALCOVE |

## 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

- 11 May 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be493019-2d81-4f50-a6dd-107300fc0145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be493019-2d81-4f50-a6dd-107300fc0145
  11th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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