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title: "Consultation & Engagement System"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Consultation & Engagement System

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b314ff40-3603-4388-9bf0-071c31f26475

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Consultation & Engagement System to support its Consultations Team and Planning and Policy Teams. Tagged under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, this procurement falls under the Open procedure (above threshold) method. The contract, valued at £155,600, aims to replace the current temporary solution. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th July 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st August 2024, with completion scheduled for 31st July 2030. The implementation will occur in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in software and information systems that can offer robust consultation and engagement solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria are inclusive of these entities. 'Go Vocal', a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, setting a benchmark for other potential providers. Businesses experienced in public sector consultancy systems that deliver innovative and efficient solutions would find this tender appealing.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of a Consultation & Engagement System to be used by the Council's Consultations Team and the Planning and Policy Teams across the Council. This system will replace the current 'work-around' solution currently in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05c2f2e-2ddf-4211-9432-2e1f1c693c5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,600 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO VOCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05c2f2e-2ddf-4211-9432-2e1f1c693c5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05c2f2e-2ddf-4211-9432-2e1f1c693c5d
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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