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title: "Cognitive HR knowledge base"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de352c47-4559-474c-85bb-9fe2e3eb94ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-09"
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# Cognitive HR knowledge base

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de352c47-4559-474c-85bb-9fe2e3eb94ab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council, which is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, and pertains to the "Cognitive HR knowledge base" contract. This public contract, awarded on 9th January 2018, falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, and support (CPV code 72000000). The contract, valued at £148,548, was established through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 13th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 13th January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs in the IT services industry who can offer innovative solutions tailored to enhancing cognitive HR capabilities. Companies with expertise in developing self-service systems or who can facilitate user-friendly search functionalities would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders or related projects. This procurement illustrates a trend towards leveraging technology to improve organisational efficiency, thus enabling businesses equipped with relevant technological competencies to compete effectively.

## Notice

Contract awarded, published here for transparency. Provision and support of a cognitive HR knowledge base. To enable self service for users to locate the information they require by using plain English in the search criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f2ae51-49c6-4249-944b-1273fe7923b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2018 - 13 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,548 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,548 |
| 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 | IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DH |
| 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 | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f2ae51-49c6-4249-944b-1273fe7923b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f2ae51-49c6-4249-944b-1273fe7923b7
  9th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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