Tender

ConVex Software Platform & Partner

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Jan 2020 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently conducting a tender for the ConVEx Software Platform & Partner, aimed at creating an open access marketplace for data exchange to support the development of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). This procurement, categorised under software package and information systems, is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 14 February 2020. The contract's estimated value is £1,500,000, and the service contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and conclude on 31 October 2020, located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and smaller organisations involved in technological development, data management, and CAV services. By successfully providing the ConVEx facility, businesses can position themselves as key players in the growing CAV sector, supporting innovation and strategic decision-making among local and national bodies. Given the nature of the project and its focus on collaboration and sustainability, firms with expertise in software development, data curation, and analytics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ConVex Software Platform & Partner

Notice Description

The primary aim of the ConVEx facility is to create an open access marketplace for the safe, secure,simple and sustainable exchange of data to facilitate innovation in the development and deployment of CAVs and thereby to support cities or regions in achieving goals for safer, cleaner, more affordable and more effective mobility. The creation of this data exchange via a SaaS arrangement is the prime purpose of the procurement, with a second purpose to commercialise the platform with the relevant bidding entity. Accordingly references to "facility" are to the commercialised entity that provides the data to the West Midlands Combined Authority and/or constituent bodies (see further below). The aspiration of the procurement is to assist in the growth of CAV development in the UK by enabling cost effective access to CAV-relevant data for SMEs and smaller organisations but it will also encourage inward investment by the creation of a platform that can accelerate CAV R&D for organisations of all sizes. Furthermore, it will support strategic and regulatory decision making by local, regional and national bodies around the deployment of CAV services. The outputs of data analyses undertaken by the facility will provide evidence that will enable these organisations to understand if, where and how such services will have a positive impact for their stakeholders, maximising the return on investment of public funds. The vision for the facility is for a centre that aggregates data relevant to the development and/or operation of CAVs from a diverse range of sources. These data could be already publicly available, available under licence or purchased by the facility. A first selling point of the facility would therefore be in the curation of these datasets within in a single 'shop window' for organisations seeking data resources relevant to CAV development and deployment. The facility would also undertake data cleansing and analyses, drawing together relevant datasets and exploring connections that generate further insights into CAV development, deployment and operation. For the avoidance of doubt, the successful supplier is required to operate the facility as a commercially sustainable facility, meeting the objectives of the project. This will be explored further with the bidding entity as part of the procurement process. It should be noted that as part of such discussions there may be an agreement that the optimum operation model will require the establishment of a special purpose vehicle. This is something the Authority is willing to consider subject to understanding the requisite benefits and associated security provided. Such matters, including relevant assignment mechanisms, will be discussed with the bidding entities. WMCA reserve the right to enter into a contract with a supplier on completion of the Invitation to Submit Initial Proposal "ISIP" stage, should the tender submission meet or exceed the WMCA's requirements. Additional information: To express an interest in this opportunity, please register on https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/ and express an interest in: project_199 - Midlands Future Mobility - Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) PQQ_110 Convex Software Platform & Partner Selection Questionnaire. Guidance on how to register on the Bravo Solution Portal can be found here: https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016,pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52d184c1-884c-46d9-b3c0-e5519795d509
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed040ad4-5a82-43bb-933d-2e3b8d597626
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 6-12 months
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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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