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Digital & Data Partner

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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23 Jan 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate has awarded a contract titled "Digital & Data Partner" under the industry category "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" (CPV: 72000000). The procurement process, conducted via a selective method as a call-off from framework agreement RM6263, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £60,000,000, has been awarded to Solirius Ltd and will commence on 13 January 2025, running until 12 January 2029, with a potential one-year extension up to an additional £10,000,000. The procurement stage concluded with an award notice published on 23 January 2025, and the tender submission deadline was 4 October 2024. The services are to be delivered at postal code BS1 6PN, Temple Quay House, Bristol.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and data services, particularly SMEs, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Firms with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and Internet services are well-suited to compete and benefit from the substantial contract value and extended contract period. The buyer, The Planning Inspectorate, provides a stable and high-profile partnership, which can contribute considerably to the successful supplier's growth and market presence in the public sector. Additionally, participating in a key government framework (CCS Agreement RM6263) can enhance a company's credentials for future public and private sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Digital & Data Partner

Notice Description

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of a Digital and Data Partner. The Services are described in detail within Attachment 3, Statement of Requirements. 2.2. The contract will be for an initial 4 year period with an option to extend for up to 1 year equating to 25% of the original. 2.3. The maximum contract value for the initial 4 year period is up to PS60,000,000 (sixty million pounds sterling) with any extension period of up to 1 year at maximum value of PS10,000,000 (ten million pounds sterling). 2.4. This Contract will be between the successful Supplier and the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (and not the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), the Agent). 2.5. The Contract is being offered under CCS Agreement RM6263 Digital Specialists and Programmes, Lot 1 Digital Programmes, which will govern any resultant Contract. 2.6. This is a call off contract and as such the Planning Inspectorate cannot guarantee volumes of work Submit your bid, by email to Tenders@planninginspectorate.gov.uk. We will only accept bids submitted this way. Closing Date 04 October 2024 Midday

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424d223c-ef07-4d80-b74d-60d476d5cc97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS

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