---
title: "online platform to increase placement choice for children, and to improve use of data and collaboration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032411"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED"
published: "2022-03-21"
---

# online platform to increase placement choice for children, and to improve use of data and collaboration

Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032411

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited, which is seeking an online platform aimed at enhancing placement choices for children and improving data collaboration. This service falls under the Social Work and Related Services category (CPV code 85300000) and is located in Doncaster, UK. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 25th February 2022, with a contract value of £34,341.50. The procurement method used was a limited tender, specifically a direct award due to the availability of a single supplier and the low value of the contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the digital services sector, particularly those specialising in data management and social care solutions. Companies capable of offering innovative online platforms and collaborative tools tailored for social work will be well-positioned to compete. The direct award process highlights that there is a call for specialised services where unique expertise is essential, making it an ideal prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Online platform to increase placement choice for children, and to improve use of data and collaboration on behalf of One Adoption South Yorkshire. Provides access to the widest choice of placements for children, and to promote needs-led decisions Makes placements faster and easier to find, so that authorities and providers can direct more of their resources to working with children. Supports effective collaboration, so that intelligence and resources can be shared, and placement activity can occur at the right scale Direct award due to single supplier and low value.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Online platform to increase placement choice for children, and to improve use of data and collaboration on behalf of One Adoption South Yorkshire. Provides access to the widest choice of placements for children, and to promote needs-led decisions Makes placements faster and easier to find, so that authorities and providers can direct more of their resources to working with children. Supports effective collaboration, so that intelligence and resources can be shared, and placement activity can occur at the right scale Direct award due to single supplier and low value.

### Procurement Information

Direct award due to: - single supplier available - low value below threshold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007543-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,341 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 1ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINK MAKER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2022 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007543-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncasterchildrenstrust.co.uk/
- https://www.linkmaker.co.uk/about

## Provenance

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