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Digital and Data Transformation

TRANSLINK

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27 Jul 2021 at 19:25

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Digital and Data Transformation" tender, initiated by Translink, a key provider of urban transport services in Northern Ireland, is currently marked as complete. This procurement falls within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The anticipated start date for the associated services was 1 April 2021. The procurement followed an open procedure and aimed to establish a framework agreement for various data strategy and implementation support services, involving two specific lots: Strategy and Implementation. Key award dates include the signing of the Implementation contract on 15 July 2021 and the Strategy contract on 22 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in IT services, data strategy, and consulting. Companies with experience in implementing large-scale data transformation projects or those skilled in providing innovative technology solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework arrangement offers potential for ongoing work through options to extend contracts for up to five years, signalling a chance for successful bidders to build long-term relationships with Translink and contribute to major urban transport initiatives.

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Notice Title

Digital and Data Transformation

Notice Description

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a data strategy and subsequent implementation support services across a range of activities. These activities have been categorised into two lots. The anticipated start date is 1 April 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Lot Information

Strategy

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a data strategy and subsequent implementation support services across a range of activities. These activities have been categorised into two lots. The anticipated start date is 1 April 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: Options included to extend the contract. First option for a further period of 2 years; Second option for a further period of 2 years; Third option for a further period of 1 year;

Implementation

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a data strategy and subsequent implementation support services across a range of activities. These activities have been categorised into two lots. The anticipated start date is 1 April 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: Options included to extend the contract: First option for a further period of 2 years; Second option for a further period of 2 years; Third option for a further period of 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cd3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017872-2021
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

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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20214 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
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Rhonda Gourley
Contact Email
etni@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ANAEKO

DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP

ERNST YOUNG

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