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TFS Architecture and Engineering Enhancements

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

07 Oct 2020 at 10:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The award notice for the contract titled "TFS Architecture and Engineering Enhancements" has been issued by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on computer-site planning consultancy services. The contract, valued at £549,695, is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method utilized was a selective approach through a direct award from the Bloom NEPRO³ Professional Services Solution framework. The contract period commenced on 5th October 2020 and is set to conclude on 5th January 2021, with the tender period having ended on 2nd October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming, consultancy services, and computer-related services, particularly those that can offer independent analysis and improvement proposals for digital platforms. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as their focus on innovative and customer-centric solutions could align well with UKRI's needs for enhanced service delivery through the UKRI Funding Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TFS Architecture and Engineering Enhancements

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Over the next two to three years, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will be replacing its existing grant systems, with a new service called the UKRI Funding Service (TFS). It will be based on a new, digital platform that will make it simpler and quicker for researchers, research offices and innovators to submit funding applications. All UKRI funding opportunities, of every type and from any organisation (academic or business), will be processed through the TFS service. Due to different reasons, TFS has been developed at a slower pace than anticipated. In order to provide an independent perspective, UKRI are wanting to contract an external supplier to provide expertise who are not related to the current supplier to review the following: * perform an in-depth analysis of the system architecture and coding standards * will propose alternative improved development approaches where needed * will create proof of concepts to demonstrate preferred patterns and alternatives * help with the actual implementation involving the existing team as required This contract was awarded via direct award against the Bloom NEPRO3 Professional Services Solution framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c04a7182-8f43-4f64-a966-78d3d7f0c82c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e6ded8-f96b-4849-bccb-a2684c6d34b4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£549,695 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£549,695 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2020 - 5 Jan 2021 1-6 months
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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