---
title: "Digital Community Support Finding Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
---

# Digital Community Support Finding Solution

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5f8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digital Community Support Finding Solution" was conducted by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, a public authority operating in the South West of England. This tender, which fell under the services category, involved creating innovative community support solutions using the Open Referral UK data standard. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded on 25th March 2026, and the project term running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, and was aimed at a specific supplier due to the nature of the project. The contract's total value is £75,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in data services and community support sectors, particularly those with experience in managing and developing databases that comply with specific standards like the Open Referral UK. It offers insights into collaborating with local government bodies, such as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Large-scale organisations or specialised community service networks, with a focus on digital solutions, may find this type of project aligns well with their expertise, presenting avenues for showcasing innovative approaches in service delivery and community engagement.

## Notice

Creating Community Support Finding Solutions using Open Referral UK data. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is supporting councils to adopt the Open Referral UK (ORUK) data standard. MHCLG are providing urgent funds for a specific supplier (CAN) to work on their existing Open Referral compliant database - Service Finder to create two innovate solutions for professionals to quickly access information about community services to share with residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064010-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064010-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064010-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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