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Investment Security Unit - build of a digital service Beta phase, and provision of ongoing support

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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20 Aug 2021 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) seeking a contractor for the development and ongoing support of a digital service for the Investment Security Unit. The tender, titled "Investment Security Unit - build of a digital service Beta phase, and provision of ongoing support," falls within the IT services industry, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 6th August 2021, with the contract period running from 6th August 2021 to 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £2,466,950, and the services will be provided at locations within the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 9th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs skilled in IT services, particularly those experienced in developing digital platforms and case management systems. Companies that specialise in software development, online portal construction, or case management solutions would find this procurement particularly relevant. The need for a high-security system indicates that suppliers with experience in handling sensitive information and compliance with national security regulations would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which is designed to enhance the Government's capabilities in managing investments under the new National Security and Investment Act.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investment Security Unit - build of a digital service Beta phase, and provision of ongoing support

Notice Description

The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021, gives the Government new powers to screen investment, investigate and intervene in mergers, acquisitions and other deals that could threaten UK national security. The Investment Security Unit (ISU) a new operational unit in BEIS is responsible for managing the new regime created by the NSI Act. The ISU needs an IT system that can deliver three main requirements: 1) a public facing online portal into which acquirers/businesses submit notification as required under the NS&I Act. 2) a case management system (CMS) to enable the smooth handling of high volume of case work within statutory deadlines, to ensure good workflow management, and provide management information. 3) ability to work at SECRET, given the volume of commercially sensitive information being notified to Government, and the national security judgements that will be made on this information. An outsourced team is required to deliver Private Beta and commence Public Beta phase for the Investment Security Unit (ISU) digital notification and case management system to be available in public beta by end December 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73fbb13-9ee0-4906-8603-42e9e238db2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79384481-fbb8-4e50-8918-53efa0ee6a21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,466,950 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,466,950 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2021 - 31 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Mini Krishnan
Contact Email
mini.krishnan@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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