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IT Capabilities Framework Agreement

Post Office Ltd

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Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 19:26

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited (POL) is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for an IT Capabilities Framework Agreement, which is anticipated to be advertised in July 2021. The framework consists of eight lots covering various IT services such as Strategy, Design and Innovation, Change Management, Security, and more. This agreement is set to last for a maximum of 48 months, starting with an initial term of 2 years and allowing for two optional 1-year renewals. The total estimated value of this framework is £50 million, with the delivery locations primarily within the UK.

This upcoming tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Companies experienced in areas such as service integration, data services, and application management would be well-suited to compete for any of the eight lots. Engaging in the pre-market tender engagement will provide potential suppliers with insights into POL's requirements and competitive landscape, enhancing their chances of successfully bidding for contracts that could significantly aid in their business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Capabilities Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This is a prior information notice only. The Post Office Limited (POL) intends to conduct a virtual Pre-Market Tender Engagement event week commencing 21st June 2021 and wishes to invite ICT suppliers to this event. Post Office Limited will outline the upcoming ICT procurement opportunities within the IT Capability Framework. The indicative timelines, scope of services, requirements and proposed commercial structure will be shared at the Pre-Market Engagement.. For Suppliers who wish to participate and attend the Pre-Market Tender Engagement should ensure they are registered in advance which can be done, at no cost, using the following link: https://postoffice.wax-live.com/S2C/ .

Lot Information

Strategy, Design and Innovation

Strategy, Design and Innovation. The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Design, Innovation, Architecture, Strategy, advice and audit. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Change and Transition Management

Change and Transition Management The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Change and Transition Management to support Testing, Release Management, Change Management, Deployment, Planning and Project Management. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Service Integration and Vendor Management

Service Integration and Vendor Management The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Service Integration and Vendor Management to support the End to End SIAM assistance and services. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Security

Security Services The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Security Services to support any penetration testing and other accredited services. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Network Operations

Network Operations The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Network Operations to support Business Continuity, Network Security, Network Support. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Service Operations

Service Operations The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Service Operations to support: Infrastructure Management and Support, Service Desk, Support Functions, events and access management, Asset Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Data Services

Data Services The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Data Services to support the Alignment with National Data Strategy, Data Security, Data Efficiency and Quality. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Application Support & Management

Application Support & Management The successful providers will provide qualified IT skills, knowledge and consultancy services as required by Post Office Limited for the provision of Application Support & Management and Open Architecture and Open API?s, Patch and Release Management, Business Continuity, Support Functions. Additional information: The duration of the Framework Agreement shall be for a maximum of 48 months with the initial term of 2 years with two separate renewals of 1 year each (2+1+1). Renewals are optional and at Post Office Limited?s sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bb43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013264-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72212214 - Network operating system software development services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Post Office Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 9AQ
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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