Planning

Intelligent Automation

STONEWATER LIMITED

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Planning

30 Jul 2021 at 20:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by Stonewater Limited, focuses on the development of 'Intelligent Automation' solutions within the business intelligence software package industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 16th August 2021. Stonewater is based in Leicester, England, and is looking for a partner to assist in automating six key processes that have been prioritised based on their potential to release substantial staff time and improve operational efficiency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation technologies, particularly those experienced with AI and business intelligence software development. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly suited to compete, as the procurement specifically encourages their participation. Companies with expertise in office automation software and services should consider this opportunity to partner with Stonewater in enhancing their operational capabilities and establishing a centre of excellence for automation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intelligent Automation

Notice Description

Stonewater's first automation was launched in October 2020, automating a process within the Asset Data Team, involving the inputting of asset attribute data into the housing management system. This first 'digital worker' automates the process for managing validation errors by scanning more than 130 data fields per asset and alerting errors back to developers without the need for human interaction. By automating this process more than 800hours of resource is to be released each year back to the business as well as realising other financial, quality and time saving benefits. This first process has run as a Proof of Value (PoV) to determine its effectiveness and suitability alongside a business-wide discovery programme, to identify suitable processes for further automation. We have been working with an automation partner in deploying the PoV and identifying the candidate processes for future automation. The PoV has been built 'on premise' and using the Blue Prism platform. In total 61 candidate processes have been identified, with 6 of these being prioritised for year one. These processes have been selected based on the following criteria: * Provides at least 700 hours in staff time back to the business * A process that is currently done by the team or will provide a clear benefit to Stonewater in terms of improving quality, providing a cost saving, releasing resources, avoiding costs and ensuring the CSAT target of 83% is met. Taking into account opportunities from new business cases that have been approved We are now looking for a partner to build and deploy automation for the 6 processes, help us realise A.I opportunities from these 6 and support us in the establishment of a centre of excellence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af50151-eee6-4567-96e7-7a4a379a22be
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

48920000 - Office automation software package

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

72212920 - Office automation software development services

72513000 - Office automation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STONEWATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

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