Tender

Robotic Process Automation

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Nov 2018 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is currently seeking tenders for its Robotic Process Automation project, classified under IT services including consulting and software development. The tender was published on 16th November 2018, with the submission deadline set for 27th December 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 8th February 2019 and will run until 7th February 2023. This open procurement process aims to implement an RPA platform that integrates seamlessly with a Windows 10 environment, ensuring data security and compliance while providing analytics and training for council staff.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in robotic process automation, software development, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for such organisations. Businesses that can provide training and governance support, as well as effective solutions for process automation, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation

Notice Description

Service Scope - Base Requirements 1. Must work in a Windows 10 environment. 2. Implementation of a RPA platform with an easy-to-use process definition and mapping function to record/configure the process automation in a non-invasive manner (mimicking end users). 3. Support multiple automation run options (unattended, attended, scheduled etc.) ensuring data security and audit compliance. 4. Maintenance of RPA configuration (including RPA process, user administration) and scheduler of the RPA. 5. Orchestration of the RPA and automated processes including monitoring and load balancing. 6. Reporting and analytics. 7. Governance and training and skills transfer to Council staff on RPA development, maintenance and operations. 8. Work with the Council to identify processes that could produce savings through the use of RPA and deliver a programme to implement them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef8a3041-5440-4efe-b221-266589351786
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59eefb47-99c1-49a4-8fc3-801183ed5721
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2019 - 7 Feb 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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