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Resource Augmentation for BaNCS Development & Live Support of the DWP Technology Children Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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04 May 2017 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is undergoing a procurement process for the contract titled "Resource Augmentation for BaNCS Development & Live Support of the DWP Technology Children Platform." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software support and development services. The project is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 8 March 2017 and concluding on 7 March 2019. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure, and the total contract value amounts to £1,984,160. Delivery will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a tender period that recently ended on 6 October 2016.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and technical support. Companies with expertise in integrating systems similar to TCS BaNCS, along with other elements such as Siebel and BPM, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of the work requires flexible capacity for development activities and ongoing live support, which makes it ideal for firms that can allocate resources effectively and manage high-demand scenarios, including 24/7 on-call coverage. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their foothold within government contracting, leveraging their skills to deliver innovative solutions in a robust governmental framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Resource Augmentation for BaNCS Development & Live Support of the DWP Technology Children Platform

Notice Description

The Supplier is required to provide flexible capacity and capability to support DWP by providing technical specialist resource that can deliver outcomes in the areas of development activities necessary to satisfy the requirements for development/change/repair across a series of releases, and Live Support necessary to satisfy the requirements for a stable performance application/system of the DWP Technology Children Platform. Key technology is TCS BaNCS. TCS BaNCS is part of a highly integrated solution, which includes Siebel, BPM, OBIEE, Adobe and Documentum. Please note that Development and Live Support requirements relating to these technologies will be delivered via by a separate contract agreement. The new Supplier will need to gain an understanding of the existing solution to be able to provide support and to deliver future developments with minimal disruption. DWP retains the right to place resources into a team from other suppliers where a supplier or resource has a particular strength. Typically resource will be required to work a minimum of 7.5 hours/day, 5 days/week. NB: Some weekend work will be required for discrete project work and support resource will be required to cover 24/7 on an on call basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-507baf9a-5f0e-4b35-a1fe-b9f24203be88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd5f5e4-9813-46aa-b15b-d9d3a6986c8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,984,160 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,984,160 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2017 - 7 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 6XG
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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