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06 Apr 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is awarding a Framework Agreement for Software Design and Implementation Services, aimed at Central Government Departments and various public sector bodies across the UK. This procurement process, currently in the Award stage, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software implementation services (CPV: 72263000). The contracts, valued at an estimated £1.5 billion, were signed on 16 March 2021, and the framework will operate for 30 months, with the possibility of an 18-month extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software design, implementation, and cloud-based ERP systems. Companies that are well-suited to compete include both large firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering expertise in strategy, design, technical integration, and data migration. The requirement for Cyber Essentials certification further emphasises the need for businesses with robust cybersecurity solutions. Participation in this procurement could enhance a company's visibility and capability in delivering services within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Software Design and Implementation Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Software Design and Implementation Services, to be used by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The Software Design and Implementation Services Framework Agreement will provide a route to market to purchase support from 'specialist' suppliers required when deploying a new cloud-based ERP system or upgrading a legacy IT system. Suppliers will be required to provide the Deliverables (goods and services) set out in the Specification. The full Specification is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement for Software Design and Implementation Services will cover the following: Strategy, Architecture, Design, Software selection, Impact assessment, Implementation, Integration services, Data migration, Change management, Training, Onboarding and Business Process Automation. Suppliers will be required to provide the Deliverables (goods and services) set out in the Specification, the full Specification is set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Additional information: The framework will be established for 30 months with the option to extend for up to 1 further period of 18 months. The value provided in section II.2.6 is only an estimate. CCS cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement. Bidders that achieve a final score that meets or exceeds the minimum final score threshold set out in the ITT will be awarded a place on the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a2fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007049-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

AWTG Ltd

Accenture (UK) Limited

Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited

Agilisys Ltd

Aryaa Associates Limited

Atos IT Services UK Ltd

Bramble Hub Limited

CGI IT UK Ltd

Cadmidium Services Ltd

Capgemini UK Plc

Ceox Services Ltd

Civica Digital, a division of Civica UK

Cognizant Technology Solutions (UK)

Covoxa Limited

Deloitte

EAPPSYS LIMITED

Engine Partners UK LLP

EntServ UK Ltd Part of DXC Technology

Equiniti

Ernst & Young LLP

Evolutionary Systems Company Ltd

Fujitsu

HCL Technologies

bedigital

cloudThing Ltd

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