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title: "Provision of an Open & Integrated Data Platform"
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# Provision of an Open & Integrated Data Platform

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2cda7d5-b8b3-4607-8c98-ec2a518ab186

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is initiating a tender for the "Provision of an Open & Integrated Data Platform," with a total contract value of £160,000. This procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems, which is crucial for supporting the council's Smart City and Digital Transformation ambitions. The tender is currently active and will close for submissions on 20 April 2022, with the contract period starting on 21 September 2022 and extending until 20 September 2027. Prospective bidders are encouraged to review the opportunity documentation available through the provided links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in data management, software development, and analytics services. Companies that engage in open data, data-driven innovation, and digital transformation solutions would find this project particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highlighted as suitable participants, thereby enhancing the scope for diverse competition and innovation within the procurement process.

## Notice

Leicester City Council is currently nearing the end of the term of its current contract for an Open Data Platform and is therefore seeking tenders that would be effective from the end date of the current agreement in place. The Open Data Platform enables the council to publish data in a way that allows for open innovation, transparency and collaboration. It helps the Council achieve its Smart City and Digital Transformation objectives, including supporting and encouraging data-driven innovation. Therefore, its primary purpose is to make open data available to third parties so that they can apply their expertise to the benefit of Leicester and the wider economy. To view the documentation for this opportunity please use the link provided in the Additional Details section below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c9003-3e88-4841-9c13-ae3a5f622c22 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c9003-3e88-4841-9c13-ae3a5f622c22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a81c9003-3e88-4841-9c13-ae3a5f622c22
  18th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=03ed848b-9ca6-ec11-8112-005056b64545
  Advert: To view the documentation for this opportunity please use the link provided in this section.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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