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Low-Code Platform Invitation to Tender (ITT)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2024 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has initiated an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of a low-code platform, with the current contract ending in December 2026. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks suppliers to provide a solution for an initial three-year term with two possible two-year extensions (3 + 2 + 2), starting from January 2025. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 8th November 2024. The project falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure below the threshold, and the Council requires submissions to comply with their Requirements Specification detailed in the tender document. Deliverables are expected across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in low-code platforms to collaborate with Worcestershire County Council, aiding in the Council's broader digital transformation goals. Suitable businesses include those with a robust portfolio in low-code solutions, excluding those built on a Java stack, and a commitment to future platform development. The Council emphasises a functional and supportive platform, indicating potential for ongoing engagement and growth for suppliers able to meet their specifications. Both SMEs and other IT service providers with relevant expertise are encouraged to bid, positioning themselves to benefit from a substantial contract and foster a longstanding partnership with a key public sector body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Low-Code Platform Invitation to Tender (ITT)

Notice Description

The current platform used to develop and manage the applications is coming to the end of contract in December 2026. Worcestershire County Council is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to prospective suppliers. We would like suppliers to provide pricing for the provision of the low-code platform for the next 3 years, plus two - two-year optional extensions (3 + 2 + 2) starting in December 2026. We are giving this amount of time, as we recognise it will take a significant amount of time to build all our applications. The build will be managed in house. We have developed 80+ applications to date on the current platform. The applications developed are core to transforming the organisation, changing culture, focusing service delivery on the front line, and streamlining the back office. The Council is looking for a solution which provides all the functionality and support detailed in the Requirements Specification. The low-code platform should be your main line of business you should be able to clearly show your investment and roadmap for the future development of your platform and should not be built on a Java stack. Additional information: We use an electronic tendering system for all business and contract opportunities. If you wish to see available opportunities, receive alerts, register your interest in such opportunities and submit tender responses then it is essential you register with In-Tend - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Registration Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcfd2c0-72f1-499f-b9ae-284b64b60ce2
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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