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Shibboleth Development Contracts

JISC

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06 Apr 2021 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc, a national education and research network provider based in Bristol, UK, seeking to contract for "Shibboleth Development Contracts." This process, which falls under the software programming and consultancy services category, is currently complete. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. It included multiple lots centred around developing the Shibboleth suite, which is pivotal for enabling web single sign-on in higher education. The key award dates correlate with the signing of contracts on 6th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development firms, particularly those with expertise in C++ and Java programming, cryptography, and single sign-on technologies. Businesses capable of contributing to the Shibboleth software development and those familiar with SAML standardization may find it advantageous to engage in similar future tenders. With a growing demand for enhanced digital access within educational sectors, there is a potential for substantial growth in partnerships and projects originating from this initiative.

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Notice Title

Shibboleth Development Contracts

Notice Description

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.

Lot Information

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular development of SP, software installation on IdP and SP, IdP's attribute capabilities and embedded discovery service.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular aggregation of metadata.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular LDAP library author, and LDAP support consultant.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular project infrastructure, testing and IdP consent support.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular development of the OIDC extension to the Shibboleth Identity Provider

Procurement Information

Shibboleth is a collaborative open source software project that supports access to research and education resources. Development of the suite of software requires advanced C++ and Java programming skills, knowledge of cryptographic techniques including XML Signature and Encryption, and extensive experience with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). Developers are required to have in-depth knowledge of the structure and processes of the Shibboleth modules, have familiarisation with other single sign-on technologies such as OAuth and OpenID Connect, and actively contribute to the SAML standardisation process under the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a2b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006977-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,617 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Tony Claxton
Contact Email
tony.claxton@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235822230

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DRAGONACEA

DYTRINO

IAN A. YOUNG

NIMBLE IDM

STEADING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

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