Planning

OPEN Open Managed Service Agreement

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

15 Dec 2022 at 11:55

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is preparing for a procurement exercise to appoint a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for their e-procurement system, named "Open." The procurement process will commence on 1st March 2023 and will last for up to 4 years. NEPO is based in Durham, England, and the procurement falls under the industry category of Software-related services. The opportunity will be implemented through the Crown Commercial Service, G-Cloud 13 solution, utilising a Restricted procedure. Interested parties should note the future notice date of 7th January 2023.

This tender by NEPO offers potential business growth opportunities for Managed Service Providers with expertise in AWS Cloud Infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete in this procurement process. The successful bid will be based on a quality-to-price ratio of 60% to 40%. Businesses interested in this opportunity should engage with NEPO during the Pre-Procurement Supplier Market Engagement (PPSME) phase to be invited to participate in the Restricted procedure. The contract will be awarded based on the terms stipulated within the G-Cloud 13 solution.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

OPEN Open Managed Service Agreement

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation ("NEPO"), is seeking to identify a Managed Service Provider ("MSP") for an opportunity that has arisen in response to NEPO's e-procurement system, branded "Open". Open is hosted within the AWS Cloud and built entirely on AWS Microservice Architecture. NEPO is looking to identify an MSP who shall provide both the ongoing operational support and maintenance and the continued development of the Application. The MSP must also have deep technical knowledge and in-depth experience in supporting, maintaining, and developing Applications within the AWS Cloud Infrastructure. NEPO is in preparation for undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint a single supplier for up to 4 years, commencing 1st March 2023. This will include a short period of transition from the existing Incumbent Partner, before working with NEPO to deliver an ongoing managed service for Open. Initial background information was provided to determine interest. NEPO subsequently held two repeat virtual events that took place on 5th December 2022 & 8th December 2022. Following the presentation delivery, interested parties requested a 1:1 surgery to discuss the opportunity further and share feedback. NEPO are intending to undertake the procurement activity, as detailed above, via the Crown Commercial Service, G-Cloud 13 solution. In lieu of an operatable Digital Marketplace and Contract Award Service, NEPO will create an opportunity via its ProContract e-tendering system. This project will be created as a Restricted procedure in which the suppliers who have engaged with NEPO during PPSME will be invited to participate. The opportunity will be evaluated based on a 60% quality, 40% price ratio to the most economically advantageous tender. The contract will be awarded on the terms and conditions stipulated within the G-Cloud13 solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55a59206-8241-4680-b82c-76047b436033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e921141-a685-4af1-8f62-76cc2fe3af68
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-55a59206-8241-4680-b82c-76047b436033-2022-12-15T11:55:27Z",
    "date": "2022-12-15T11:55:27Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-55a59206-8241-4680-b82c-76047b436033",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "budget": {
            "budgetBreakdown": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "period": {
                        "startDate": "2023-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                        "endDate": "2024-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                    },
                    "description": "2023/2024",
                    "amount": {
                        "amount": 0,
                        "currency": "GBP"
                    }
                }
            ]
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "description": "Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e921141-a685-4af1-8f62-76cc2fe3af68",
                "datePublished": "2022-12-15T11:55:27Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "OPEN Open Managed Service Agreement",
        "title": "OPEN Open Managed Service Agreement",
        "description": "The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (\"NEPO\"), is seeking to identify a Managed Service Provider (\"MSP\") for an opportunity that has arisen in response to NEPO's e-procurement system, branded \"Open\". Open is hosted within the AWS Cloud and built entirely on AWS Microservice Architecture. NEPO is looking to identify an MSP who shall provide both the ongoing operational support and maintenance and the continued development of the Application. The MSP must also have deep technical knowledge and in-depth experience in supporting, maintaining, and developing Applications within the AWS Cloud Infrastructure. NEPO is in preparation for undertaking a procurement exercise to appoint a single supplier for up to 4 years, commencing 1st March 2023. This will include a short period of transition from the existing Incumbent Partner, before working with NEPO to deliver an ongoing managed service for Open. Initial background information was provided to determine interest. NEPO subsequently held two repeat virtual events that took place on 5th December 2022 & 8th December 2022. Following the presentation delivery, interested parties requested a 1:1 surgery to discuss the opportunity further and share feedback. NEPO are intending to undertake the procurement activity, as detailed above, via the Crown Commercial Service, G-Cloud 13 solution. In lieu of an operatable Digital Marketplace and Contract Award Service, NEPO will create an opportunity via its ProContract e-tendering system. This project will be created as a Restricted procedure in which the suppliers who have engaged with NEPO during PPSME will be invited to participate. The opportunity will be evaluated based on a 60% quality, 40% price ratio to the most economically advantageous tender. The contract will be awarded on the terms and conditions stipulated within the G-Cloud13 solution.",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72260000",
            "description": "Software-related services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NE8 3DF"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure (above threshold)",
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2023-01-07T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-03-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-02-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/NGYE67fS",
            "name": "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/NGYE67fS"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Durham County Council,C/o Ros Layfield, Legal & Democr",
                "locality": "DURHAM",
                "postalCode": "DH15UL",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "professional.services@nepo.org",
                "telephone": "0191 638 0040"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/NGYE67fS",
        "name": "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED"
    }
}