Tender

Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

14 Oct 2022 at 14:45

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

06 Oct 2022 at 08:30

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Oct 2022 at 15:17

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2022 at 11:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 Aug 2022 at 11:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, in partnership with HM Revenue and Customs, is planning to procure a new Framework Agreement for IT Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS). The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure split into two phases. The contract value is £4.2 billion GBP, and the tender period ends on 4th November 2022. The contract period will run from 25th July 2023 to 24th July 2027. The main procurement category is services, specifically IT services. The contracting authority is based in Liverpool, England, and the industry category is IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.

This tender for Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS) presents opportunities for business growth in the IT services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement aims to support the delivery of future application services for HM Revenue and Customs and other UK Public Sector Bodies. Bidders are required to comply with Cyber Essentials requirements to mitigate cyber security risks in the supply chain. The opportunity is structured to replace existing contractual arrangements and facilitate future IT service requirements, offering significant business potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS)

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), working with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), intends to procure a new Framework Agreement for IT Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS). The DALAS framework intends to provide a strategic gateway to support the delivery of future application services and move HMRC toward an application services support model that is less dependent upon legacy technologies. The framework will provide a commercial vehicle to replace existing contractual arrangements that are due to expire between September 2023 and January 2025, and will provide the basis for letting a large proportion of HMRC future application services requirements. The framework will also be available to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The procurement is being delivered using one restricted procedure split into two phases. Phase 1 includes Lots 2a, 2b, 3 and 5. Phase 2 includes Lots 1, 4a and 4b. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will each have a selection stage and an ITT stage. Additional information: Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. Refer to https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs for more information. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d87a67-87df-4cf0-8ce1-96bce53bd1b3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2023 - 24 Jul 2027 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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