Award

UK SBS IT17257 Redevelopment of the MEDIN discovery metadata service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2018 at 15:55

TenderAmendment

21 Mar 2018 at 15:52

TenderAmendment

30 Jun 2017 at 09:35

TenderAmendment

28 Jun 2017 at 08:31

TenderAmendment

28 Jun 2017 at 08:21

TenderAmendment

26 Jun 2017 at 13:58

Tender

23 Jun 2017 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "UK SBS IT17257 Redevelopment of the MEDIN discovery metadata service" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The aim of this project is to replace the current MEDIN metadata discovery service with a solution compatible with GeoNetwork 3. Currently, this procurement process is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £27,500. The tender application period concluded on 14th July 2017, following which the contract period began on 24th July 2017 and is set to run until 30th September 2017, classified under the main category of IT services, specifically software and information systems.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and system integration, particularly those with experience in metadata services and graphical user interface development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria that favour them. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions and meeting user requirements for enhanced functionality are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement.

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Notice Title

UK SBS IT17257 Redevelopment of the MEDIN discovery metadata service

Notice Description

Aims:To replace the current MEDIN metadata discovery service with a solution that builds upon or is compatible with an existing GeoNetwork 3 instance. Objectives: The work has been split into 3 work packages to address the following objectives: 1. To deliver an operational MEDIN Graphical User Interface (GUI), harvester and catalogue built upon or compatible with an existing GeoNetwork 3 instance at https://csw-medin.ceda.ac.uk/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/home plus hosting options for the new instance. 2. To provide a MEDIN customized GUI that supports the searching for and display of dataset and service discovery metadata ensuring that the same level of functionality provided by the current portal is met plus the additional requirements specified by MEDIN users. 3. To carry out acceptance testing and final deployment from the test environment to selected host. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55587853-0a1c-45a5-910d-3542aad62abb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf412c23-f028-4bda-a74a-787988107afb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 24 Dec 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON,
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIS

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