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title: "Community Directory System (Community Book)"
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# Community Directory System (Community Book)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb2f5216-71ca-44f4-a3a9-68d8bebdcf2e

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the development of a Community Directory System, titled "Community Book," classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement process aimed to consolidate existing directories for Children's and Adults' information into a single platform. The awarded contract, valued at £301,900, will be delivered by People Places Lives Limited, and the project will span from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2033. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and was finalized on 30th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those providing commercial-off-the-shelf solutions. Companies specializing in software development, particularly those with experience in co-production with community partners, are well-suited for such opportunities. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) have good prospects to engage in similar future tenders due to the council's support for such entities.

## Notice

The Council are looking to procure a system where two of the existing directories relating to Childrens and Adults information can be consolidated into one platform. This platform should also support co-production with partners to support engagement from the various communities the Council supports. The Council is looking for a Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution to meet their needs. The Council is looking to combine two existing directories into one comprehensive solution, at minimum, the new platform should contain the functionality available in these directories: * Family Information Services: http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/home.page * Locate: https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8c3b5c-55c7-4057-ab8e-192607e4acda |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £301,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £301,900 |
| 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 | PEOPLE PLACES LIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8c3b5c-55c7-4057-ab8e-192607e4acda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8c3b5c-55c7-4057-ab8e-192607e4acda
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.countydurhamfamilies.info/kb5/durham/fsd/home.page
- https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/

## Provenance

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