---
title: "Community Directory System (Community Book)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0451af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-20"
---

# Community Directory System (Community Book)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0451af

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## Summary

Durham County Council has undertaken a procurement process for the acquisition of a Community Directory System aimed at consolidating two existing directories related to Children's and Adults' information into a single platform. This project falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and the tender was actively pursued with submissions ending on 17 May 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded to People Places Lives Limited and was signed on 30 September 2024. The total value of the contract is £301,900, and it is intended to enhance co-production and community engagement across County Durham.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) software solutions, especially those that focus on integrating community services and information systems. Companies capable of delivering robust platforms that facilitate data migration, demonstrate ongoing product development, and ensure hosting security compliance would be well-suited to participate in such projects. This contract reinforces the growing demand for reliable and comprehensive digital solutions that improve customer experience and support local communities in accessing and navigating essential services.

## 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/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037480-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £222,484 |
| Lots value | £222,484 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £301,900 |

## Status

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

## 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), TLC14 Durham |

## 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 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037480-2024
- 12 Apr 2024 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011910-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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