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Provision of a digital resourcing tool

UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS

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19 Aug 2021 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Government Investments, which is seeking a digital resourcing tool titled "Provision of a digital resourcing tool." This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is situated in London, England. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 26th March 2021, and it is set to run until 25th March 2023. The budget for this contract amounts to £60,000, with a minimum value of £20,000, procured through an informal method requiring three quotes for comparison prior to direct award. The tender period concluded on 1st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and IT solutions that focus on resource planning and project management. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to streamlining operational inefficiencies and enhancing decision-making processes would be well-suited to compete. The project emphasizes key functionalities such as real-time resource allocation, talent management, and interactive reporting, thus attracting SMEs with expertise in agile software solutions and data analytics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a digital resourcing tool

Notice Description

UKGI require a Resource Planning tool to streamline and professionalise it's resourcing and project management. This planning tool shall minimise inefficiencies and enable the management of demand and and forecasting. The tool will be designed to interact and provide information for three key functions, Resourcing, PMO and Finance. The tool will enable more dynamic decision making and a more efficient approach. The PMO and Resourcing Manager have identified a suitable resourcing and portfolio management tool after conducting due diligence on a number of options based on the below requirements. Use this section to provide a clear description of the requirement, its purpose, its scope and the key deliverables. You should also indicate why the requirement is of operational necessity. UKGI requires a Resource Planning tool to streamline and professionalise it's resourcing and project management. Currently all resourcing is planned manually which leads to inefficiencies and lacks the ability to properly manage demand and forecasting. The tool will be designed to interact and provide information for three key functions, Resourcing, PMO and Finance. The tool will enable more dynamic decision making and a more efficient approach. The PMO and Resourcing Manager have identified a suitable resourcing and portfolio management tool after conducting due diligence on a number of options based on the below requirements. Features required Resource planning; * Real-time view of bookings by job and resource * Instant view of over and under-allocation * View by availability, skill, project * Holiday & absence tracking * Create tentative and unassigned bookings * Ability for staff to view their own, and their project teams resourcing * Manage existing demand - by enabling a holistic overview of projects and being able to effectively prioritise to meet demand * Strategic decision making - through automated reporting on the status of individual projects and the whole portfolio including the degree of achievement, strategic alignment and the benefits realised * Managing team dynamics - able to actively understand teams and forecast to meet appropriate demand Talent management; * Create specific skill profiles for different engagements * Integrate with skills survey data * Create employee talent profiles Reporting; * Capacity, utilisation & demand forecasting * Ability to analyse information * Interactive reporting and management dashboards * Ability to create bespoke reporting, dashboard, showing: o Number active/completed/delayed projects o Benefits tracking o Links to other processes e.g. risk rating for each project o Start and end dates - showing overdue o Cost/ resourcing o Priority o Objective/ strategic alignment o Responsibility o Team dynamics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a5ec5b-132d-4522-baf6-eea4fb7ba139
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07553f63-b767-4bb1-aa7b-6b55e7eb2843
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 3 quotes for comparison and direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA SECURE INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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