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Shibboleth Development

JISC

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02 Aug 2022 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Jisc, a national education and research network provider based in Bristol, UK, seeking software programming and consultancy services for the development of the Shibboleth suite of software. This initiative aims to enhance web single sign-on capabilities in the higher education, further education, and research sectors. The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract awards were signed on 1st August 2022. Key components include multiple developer agreements focused on diverse aspects of the Shibboleth system, with all contract deliveries expected to occur within the UK.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in advanced software development, especially those with expertise in C++, Java, and familiarity with security protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Businesses that contribute significantly to open-source projects, or have experience in educational technologies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The active contracts, with values ranging from approximately £7,406 to £111,053, suggest a healthy scope for participation, enabling firms to expand their portfolios within the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Shibboleth Development

Notice Description

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.

Lot Information

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular development of SP, software installation on IdP and SP, IdP's attribute capabilities and embedded discovery service.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular aggregation of metadata

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular LDAP library author, and LDAP support consultant.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular project infrastructure, testing and IdP consent support

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular development of the OIDC extension to the Shibboleth Identity Provider

Procurement Information

Shibboleth is a collaborative open source software project that supports access to research and education resources. Development of the suite of software requires advanced C++ and Java programming skills, knowledge of cryptographic techniques including XML Signature and Encryption, and extensive experience with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). Developers are required to have in-depth knowledge of the structure and processes of the Shibboleth modules, have familiarisation with other single sign-on technologies such as OAuth and OpenID Connect, and actively contribute to the SAML standardisation process under the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03582d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021095-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,605 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Tony Claxton
Contact Email
tony.claxton@jisc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DRAGONACEA

DYTRINO

IAN A. YOUNG

NIMBLE IDM

STEADING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

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