Tender

Development Management Solution

LINK GROUP

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Tender

18 Feb 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Link Group is currently seeking proposals for a Development Management Solution as part of an active tender process. The procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, with a total estimated value of £250,000. This initiative aims to enhance the management of development projects across their lifecycle, from feasibility to completion. Interested suppliers should submit their electronic responses by 21 March 2022, with additional documentation required for the second stage on 28 March 2022. The project is expected to integrate with existing systems, particularly Aareon QL and Oracle Fusion Cloud, contributing to the project's implementation within a six-month timeframe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide tailored project management software solutions, particularly those with expertise in developing integrated systems. Firms with a proven track record in using recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile, as well as those compliant with industry security standards like Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001, would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can position themselves to meet the growing demands of the public sector in project management capabilities and contribute to the success of the Link Group's developmental goals.

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Notice Title

Development Management Solution

Notice Description

Link is seeking a development project management solution that enables Link to manage it's development programme at an individual development project level and at an overall development programme level. The successful solution should have the required functionality to manage the full lifecycle and milestones during the delivery of development projects i.e. Feasibility, Project Appraisal, Construction, Completion, Handover, Defects completion, Final Certificate. It should provide reporting and Development budget monitoring. It should include functionality to provide financial appraisals and model each development project, considering management and maintenance costs, calculate rental income, provide average unit costs enabling them to assess viability and check against Scottish Government benchmarks for funding levels. In addition, the proposed solution should have the capability to integrate with Link's existing business systems, and in particular, Aareon QL and Oracle Fusion Cloud.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ensure Development has an alternative system to the Carista Database that will have the required functionality to manage the full lifecycle and milestones during the delivery of development projects i.e. Feasibility, Project Appraisal, Construction, Completion, Handover, Defects completion, Final Certificate and provide improvements to the current system allowing a greater variety of reporting and Development budget monitoring. To provide a solution that enables Link to financially appraise and model each development project, considering management and maintenance costs, calculate rental income, provide average unit costs enabling them to assess viability and check against Scottish Government benchmarks for funding levels. Have a proposed solution that has the capability to integrate with Link's existing business systems, and in particular, Aareon QL and Oracle Fusion Cloud. Have a system that can be implemented and integrated within the required timescales i.e. 6 months from Project Kick-off. Have a system that will also provide adequate and ongoing training and support. Have a system that continues to meet its business needs and commercial aspirations in future years. A system which affords Link better reporting / analytics to allow better decision making i.e., produce reports that are regularly required quickly and easily. Ideally a 'build your own reports' functionality will be included to enable flexibility for when these reporting requirements change. Have a system which can provide a high-level dashboard for executive monitoring incorporating a range of programme status indicators

Renewal: One 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0318fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004704-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
developmentgroup@linkgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3303030124

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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