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UKRI DDaT19207 Development of UKRI Internal Communications Platform: Alpha and Beta

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2019 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the development of the UKRI Internal Communications Platform has been awarded to The Fifth Business by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This project is classified under the communications network industry category, with a total contract value of £120,500, which includes an Alpha phase budget of £46,875 and a Beta phase budget of £69,625. The contract period commenced on 5th November 2019 and extends until 4th June 2020. This award was carried out as an open procurement method through the Digital Marketplace's Digital Outcomes and Specialists opportunity, with the contract marked as complete on 15th October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communication software development and related services. Businesses involved in designing and implementing digital communication solutions, or those providing installation services for communications equipment, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The development of an internal communications platform can lead to enhanced operational efficiency for organisations, thereby increasing demand for innovative solutions within this sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI DDaT19207 Development of UKRI Internal Communications Platform: Alpha and Beta

Notice Description

This award is for the provision of a team to design, build and facilitate implementation of a staff intranet that is accessible by all UKRI staff based upon existing discovery and technical appraisal exercises. The total value of this call off contract including optional extension shall not exceed PS120,500.00 excluding VAT. The initial Alpha phase shall not exceed PS46,875.00 excluding VAT and the Beta phase shall not exceed PS69,625.00 excluding VAT. This award was undertaken via a Digital Marketplace Digital Outcomes and Specialists opportunity (https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/10426) and the award will be to The Fifth Business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cd3f5ca-cbfe-459c-98e1-61fc88a68eee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68add5e0-2b86-4558-8223-67a3813804b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

48510000 - Communication software package

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

72212510 - Communication software development services

72212511 - Desktop communications software development services

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2019 - 4 Jun 2020 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Liam Tucker
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE FIFTH BUSINESS

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