Tender

Project and Resource Management System

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

25 Apr 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking proposals for a Project and Resource Management System to enhance their operational efficiency. This tender, classified under system management software development services, is currently active and has a total budget ranging from £60,000 to £80,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with bids due by 17 May 2017, and the contract set to commence on 16 June 2017, lasting until 15 June 2020. The project is open for applications through an open procedure, and the services will primarily be required across regions in West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in project and resource management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the solution's requirements align with their capabilities. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering tailored software systems that enhance efficiency and promote the effective allocation of resources would stand to benefit greatly from this contract, potentially positioning themselves for long-term partnerships with Ofwat.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project and Resource Management System

Notice Description

Ofwat requires a Project and Management system that meets it's specific requirements. The objective of implementing a resource allocation and programme management solution is to provide Ofwat with the tools to enable it to better understand and analyse its portfolio of work and the resource capacity and competency in the organisation. The solution will help Ofwat to manage its portfolio, ensure it has a consistent level of programme information, alignment of work to our strategy and understand resource supply and demand levels. This will allow Ofwat to take appropriate action to match resources and skills to projects and programmes to meet demand. Some of the key benefits Ofwat requires the solution to realise are as follows: Improved efficiency and reduced time spent gathering and manipulating data. Better production of accurate and robust MI giving support to resource managers when undertaking resource allocation conversations and planning activity. Effective allocation of resources to projects and programmes. Greater understanding of resourcing impacts and distribution of workload across programmes and in turn the impacts on delivery of benefits. Greater opportunities for development and more effective allocation of skills to projects and programmes leading to a more skilled and motivated workforce. Enhanced centralised planning and programme management. The solution will help support prioritisation of work based on understanding of dependencies and a...nformation (MI) effectively. Data collected will be analysed and the resulting information will cycle back through the process of overall capacity management to verify that business capacity forecasts are valid and meaningful. This will enable Ofwat's capacity planning to operate as a means of predicting resources needed to meet future objectives. The reporting suite must provide a flexible, more automated visualisation of our MI which reduces the manual entry of data and creation of dashboard and reports. Business analysis: Ofwat requires the supplier to fully define "as is" and "to be" requirements of the solution during the initial implementation stage. Internal Skills development: Ofwat requires a solution that provides a platform where employees can identify skills gaps against its portfolio and areas for development in line with upcoming business need. This will help shape the development of Ofwat employees in line with future planning. This will work with Ofwat's strategic workforce planning to aid employee retention, progression and recruitment. Access: Ofwat envisages having 10 users with the highest level of access and functionality. There will be approximately 45 day to day users of the system who would require a lower level functionality and access initially. A future requirement will be rollout of the solution to all staff as a time recording and expenses tool. Ofwat would like to understand the costs of this additional access and functionality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0afb01d9-42c3-45f8-82a8-1f8b307ed80e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b28638b6-f7a6-4791-ab7a-a48bf07273c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212781 - System management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2017 - 15 Jun 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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