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Request for Proposal For Implementation Partner for Robotic Process Automation Project

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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Award

18 Dec 2019 at 11:15

Award Notice
Tender

28 Aug 2019 at 13:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University College London (UCL) is soliciting proposals for an Implementation Partner for a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Project, targeting the Information Technology Services sector. This procurement is classified under the open procedure method and is currently in the Award stage, with contract values ranging from £200,000 to £300,000. The tender period concluded on 20 September 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 23 October 2019, lasting until 23 October 2020. The project is based in London, United Kingdom, and aims to enhance the automation capabilities within UCL's Professional Services Hub.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and automation solutions, particularly those with experience using Blue Prism technology. Companies that can offer robust assessments and can implement RPA to drive productivity across academic institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and growth in the rapidly evolving technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Proposal For Implementation Partner for Robotic Process Automation Project

Notice Description

The Professional Services (PS) Hub is seeking an implementation partner that has experience of the University sector and which has demonstrable experience of using Blue Prism technology and who can: * Undertake a robust assessment process to identify the next set of processes for automation * Implement RPA to selected processes to support a step change in productivity across the Hub * Enable the Hub in the future to self-build, self-maintain and self-support automation capability at UCL * Provide support to the PS leadership team in establishing an RPA centre of excellence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf7dea8-664f-45ba-af13-d7ddce506f24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5dfe0b-eb7b-43fd-9ab8-64dd64e89012
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72513000 - Office automation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2019 - 23 Oct 2020 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
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
Richard Humble
Contact Email
r.humble@ucl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 6BT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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