Tender

C19070 - Digital Experience Platform

KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

25 Jan 2021 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "C19070 - Digital Experience Platform." This initiative falls under the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 6th April 2021 and will span a period of five years, concluding on 5th April 2026. The total value of this procurement is approximately £400,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, particularly those experienced in content management systems and user interface design. Companies capable of delivering innovative and accessible digital solutions, especially SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on developing a compliant, user-friendly online platform, businesses offering services related to web development, digital asset management, and user engagement strategies will likely find this opportunity aligns with their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C19070 - Digital Experience Platform

Notice Description

The Authority's current web Content Management System (CMS), used to generate the KFRS public website, does not meet our current requirements. In addition, due to changes in technology since its original procurement, there are now stricter requirements from HM Government for accessibility of information presented on the internet which affects new and existing public sector websites since September 2018 (Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018). The proposal is therefore to procure a Digital Experience Platform (DXP) which centralises and streamlines a number of currently separate tools and function, providing the flexibility for the Authority to adapt to new and emerging technologies. Scope: Discovery, user engagement, system design, build and implementation of an open-source DXP, and related development and test environments. The open source DXP will include: * A unified Workflow Management (WFM) tool for content production, scheduling and retention and review that integrates with the other components below * A headless or headless-hybrid content management system (CMS) able to push content via APIs to a new public-facing website and social media platforms with scope to adapt to new and emerging channels as they become available and viable. * A new, mobile-friendly, public-facing website at https://www.kent.fire-uk.org that meets WCAG 2.1 AA standard for accessibility, as well as The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and HM Government Digital Service recommendations for designing for accessibility. * A GDPR-compliant Digital Asset Management (DAM) system that integrates with the CMS and workflow tools Continuous Improvement and pro-active Supplier engagement throughout the term of the contract to deliver innovation and efficiencies. User Training Ongoing support and maintenance for the solution. Out of Scope * Intranet site and any related content management tool * Migration and/or management, or creation of any content/transactions for the new solution, other than those detailed within the requirements * A payment platform is not required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c279229-56a8-466e-8b94-94b1487df7e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f22353-38c9-4917-be38-a5c93d0c02c8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2021 - 5 Apr 2026 Over 5 years
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
KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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