Planning

Grant Application, Assessment and Administration Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Planning

29 Jul 2022 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is planning a public procurement process for "Grant Application, Assessment and Administration Services" within the database-management system industry. The total value of the contract is £875,000, and the anticipated duration is 18 months, with a potential extension. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions expected by 3rd October 2022. The successful bidder will need to ensure remote delivery and a seamless transition from the current service provider to meet operational requirements without disruption.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in database software and application development, particularly those experienced in grant administration systems. Companies that can provide robust technology solutions compliant with government standards and demonstrate the ability to support operational teams within DEFRA will be well-positioned to compete. As a vital service for grant management, this contract is suited for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector procurement and enhance their portfolio in the environmental protection space.

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Notice Title

Grant Application, Assessment and Administration Services

Notice Description

DEFRA Group require a short-term front end application portal, assessment and database provider to assist the delivery of grants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DEFRA require the capability to be able to offer a fully supported and hosted system which provides a digital application and assessment portal to apply for both established and new grant schemes, and for the grant administrative team to be able to comply with the Government Functional Standard. Delivery of new technologies into the DEFRA Group estate must demonstrate compliance with the Technology code of practice and the GDS Service Standard. These can be accessed at the links below. Government Functional Standard: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grants-standards Technology Code of Practice: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-technology-code-of-practice GDS Service Standard: https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2019/05/09/welcome-to-the-updated-service-standard/ DEFRA require a short-term software/API and database hosting provider to assist with the delivery of grants. It will be an 18-month contract with an option for a short extension. The supplier will work with a multi-disciplinary team, including a variety of operational teams, within DEFRA group during development and delivery. During transfer of data from the incumbent it will be absolutely necessary to guarantee that no interruption occurs to service. Failure to provide the required development and support activities would: prevent the RPA Grants Service delivering its committed (published) grant schemes from 2022 until the replacement single service was introduced; and result in the inability to pay existing scheme applicants via system payments. There is an existing supplier in place, who will need to be effectively engaged to ensure a smooth transition from current to new service provision. It is of critical operational importance that there is no interruption of service (i.e. payments to grant recipients or disruption to administration of existing and new grants). There will be a transition period of a maximum of 3 months, and transition to the future state service will need to be completed before the end of the initial contract period unless the option to extend is used. The solution must be in place and operationalised by Q2 2023 to support the current bespoke system to be decommissioned. Read/write/edit access will be required for the duration of the service. Read and limited write access would be required for a minimum of 5 years beyond the final claim. Additional information: A number of grants will be delivered during any transition phase from the current to any new supplier. It is of critical operational importance that there is no interruption of service (i.e. payments to grant recipients or disruption to administration of existing and new grants). Interested suppliers are requested to inform the Authority in writing by emailing FFCPCommercial@defra.gov.uk

Renewal: There will be the option for the Authority to extend the contract on a +6m +6m basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035778
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020817-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ffcpcommercial@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000603900

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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