Tender

WYPF Pension Admin System (for VEAT notification purposes only)

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2018 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking bids for the maintenance and support of the Civica UPM2 Pension Administration System under the title "WYPF Pension Admin System." This tender falls within the IT services industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. It is currently in the active tender stage and the deadline for submission is set for 25th May 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £625,000, and the tender process is being conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as the service is specific to Civica Ltd due to intellectual property rights.

This opportunity primarily appeals to businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those with experience in software support and maintenance, specifically for pension administration systems. Given the exclusive nature of the contract, firms that can directly engage with Civica Ltd may be well-positioned to explore further opportunities for collaboration or growth in similar contracts. Companies capable of managing user licence subscriptions and providing ongoing technical support will find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WYPF Pension Admin System (for VEAT notification purposes only)

Notice Description

Civica UPM2 Licences and support & Maintenance. this is for licencing and support of the West Yorkshire Pension Funds Civica UPM2 pension system. The Council are not looking to procure a system, we are looking to licence and support the system currently in place. Civica Ltd is the owner of the Intellectual Property rights (IPR) of the UPM2 Pensions System software and is the sole provider of UPM2 licences. Civica is therefore the only provider able to provide licences, maintenance and support of the UPM2 software.Negotiated procedure without prior publication * The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: Negotiated procedure without prior publication * The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights Explanation: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) purchased the UPM2 Civica System in 2012. This VEAT notice is for the ongoing User Licence Subscription and support. The contract is not to procure a new system or solution, it is solely to support the system it has previously procured. Competition is absent for technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights (source code, licencing, Civica do not allow other 3rd parties to provide licence subscription and support). No alternative or substitute exists that can provide the required licence subscription and support services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-383a0efc-e06a-4fa1-8915-868c24617493
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe00639-37e7-4b35-8c9f-fa0410d38efe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2024 Over 5 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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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