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title: "National Assistive Technology Test Bed Project - Core Solution"
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# National Assistive Technology Test Bed Project - Core Solution

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a70d87b3-c211-4dde-8931-b22c79a0e3fc

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the "National Assistive Technology Test Bed Project - Core Solution," focusing on IT services, specifically software development. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 72000000, involved an open procedure, which concluded on 12 November 2018. The contract, valued at £265,600, commenced on 7 January 2019 and is expected to run until 6 September 2022, encompassing a nine-month initial period with the possibility of a rolling twelve-month extension. The services will be delivered in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT consultancy within the social care sector. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly accessible, as the procurement encourages bids from SMEs. The integration of innovative technology solutions in social care could pave the way for potential collaborations and growth for relevant service providers, especially those experienced in system development and implementation in similar contexts.

## Notice

The Assistive Technologies Test Bed is part of a national initiative to develop and promote the use of technology and digital solutions in social care. The Council is one of twelve local councils participating in the Social Care Digital Innovation Programme for 2018/2019. The Council wishes to procure software development services to build and deliver a system known as the 'Core'. The 'Core' will be used as an integral part of the National Assistive Technologies Test Bed to collect and collate information being sent from a range of connected devices which are currently being procured. The contract duration is for nine months, with a rolling term of 12 months thereafter subject to review and at the complete discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614a7e9c-f884-4230-a7a7-aafd0fd157f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,600 |
| 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 | SR2 7DN |
| 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 | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2019 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614a7e9c-f884-4230-a7a7-aafd0fd157f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614a7e9c-f884-4230-a7a7-aafd0fd157f0
  17th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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