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Bluesmith Work Order/Terms & Conditions

BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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13 Feb 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited has awarded a contract titled "Bluesmith Work Order/Terms & Conditions" under the industry category of Information Technology Services (CPV code: 72222300). This contract is for a pilot/proof of concept Data Platform hosted in the Azure tenant, incorporating services like Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Purview, and PowerBI. The contract was awarded to Bluesmith Information Systems Limited, a large-scale supplier. The procurement process is complete, with key dates including the tender period ending on 23 January 2025, the contract start date on 12 February 2025, and the end date on 11 August 2025. The total contract value is £144,900 GBP, invoiced on a time and materials basis, capped at 180 days.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced in cloud-based data platforms and Microsoft services, to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile project. Businesses specialising in IT services, data platforms, and business intelligence tools will find this contract suitable for demonstrating their expertise and expanding their portfolio. Although this particular contract is awarded, similar future opportunities may arise where SMEs and VCSEs could position themselves advantageously if they possess the requisite technical skills and resources.

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Notice Title

Bluesmith Work Order/Terms & Conditions

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Work Order and agreed terms with Bluesmith, the requirement incorporates a pilot / proof of concept Data Platform hosted in the Azure tenant. The platform will include Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Purview and PowerBI. Services to be delivered are detailed on the Work Order and include 180 days at a proposed total cost of PS144,900. Work completed by Bluesmith will be invoiced on a time and materials basis and is capped at 180 days.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7446f453-9278-4f27-b103-5195a492e829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64241a91-24c8-4480-8917-5334c7e9dc7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 6-12 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
BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2HJ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESMITH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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