Published date: 15 January 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 February 2024, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

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

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£10,000,000

Procurement reference

DORST001-DN692291-75241839

Published date

15 January 2024

Closing date

14 February 2024

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 March 2024

Contract end date

29 February 2028

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The work of the Digital Place Team, including the multi award-winning 5G RuralDorset project, has earned the Dorset Council area a reputation for world-class telecoms R&D.

We want to further establish our county as a leading destination for digital innovation in sectors key to the success of our region and the UK. The Dorset Council Plan to 2024 identifies digital innovation as a key Cabinet commitment.

We now have an opportunity to continue supporting and growing this innovation ecosystem to create something of lasting local, national and international significance. It could draw in millions of pounds and create hundreds of skilled jobs in Dorset, helping support council priorities and regional aspirations such as those set out in the Great South West Prospectus.

We need an agile, pacey yet legally compliant way of working with current and future partners and suppliers to offer "innovation as a service". Opportunities in this field can be high value and typically have short deadlines. Speedy but robust procurement arrangements are essential.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Dorset Procurement

Address

County Hall
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England

Telephone

01305221250

Email

dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk