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Ofwat Board Software

O F W A T

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25 May 2023 at 19:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Ofwat Board Software was completed with a contract value of £21,200 awarded to Decision Time Limited. The buying organisation, O F W A T, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, awarded the contract for IT services. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ended on 6th July 2022, and the contract period is from 9th September 2022 to 8th September 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to engage with Ofwat. Businesses providing consulting, software development, and internet support tailored to Microsoft and Apple devices could be well-suited to compete. The hosting and data storage requirements within the UK could attract businesses with a focus on data security and compliance. The contract's duration allows companies to plan for long-term engagement with Ofwat, offering stability and growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ofwat Board Software

Notice Description

Awarded using Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services. Requirements and Specifications: Ofwat Board Software General * The Customer will require a minimum of 25 licences - 18 users and 7 administrators (we may need a few additional licences at a later stage). The Supplier must detail the options and process for increasing the licence count if required by the customer at a later date during the term of the contract. * The solution must be compatible with existing client devices - Microsoft Surface Pro (Windows 8.1 and Windows 10), Apple iPads and iPhones (IOS 15.4). * The solution must be compatible with Microsoft Edge and Safari as a minimum but ideally should be browser agnostic. * The solution must be compatible with documents produced in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, able to access hyperlinks within documents, and upload video clips) and PDF documents. * The Supplier must detail how the system will be accessed e.g. via use of an app or web browser or both with the ability to access the system from multiple devices at the same time. * If client software is required to be installed on a Windows computer the Supplier must confirm whether an offline executable file is available for software installation. It should be noted that the customer's users do not have local admin rights to install software and cannot download executable files from the internet and any software installation would need to be carried out by the customer's internal IT team. * The Solution should be easy to navigate for both administrators and for end users. * It is a requirement of Ofwat that the hosting remain within the UK and that all data is stored and processed within the UK. * The Supplier must detail the process and timescale for removing / exporting Customer data at the contract expiry date. Along with: Administrative functionality Main User Functionality Information Security Hosting & Technical Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7f9d492-7dac-49f2-a35d-377fe508dcdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0cc97d-7e8b-429a-a5c6-6db8b5e73cb3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£21,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2022 - 8 Sep 2025 3-4 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DECISION TIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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