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SaaS Solution - Software and Architecture (Cloud Software)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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26 Jan 2023 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy in the UK has awarded a contract for a SaaS Solution – Software and Architecture (Cloud Software) to XMA Limited. The procurement process was carried out via CCS Framework Agreement (G Cloud 13) using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value is £379,858.50, and it was signed on January 11, 2023. The innovative solution aims to deliver a mechanism for Winter Fuel top-up payments to eligible recipients under core Energy support schemes.

This procurement process by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity for SMEs specializing in IT software packages to partner with the government. The cancellation of the tender indicates the urgency of the requirement due to the energy crisis, making it crucial for businesses to adapt quickly to changing market demands and government priorities. Businesses with expertise in Salesforce platform implementation and digital services provision would be well-suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Title

SaaS Solution - Software and Architecture (Cloud Software)

Notice Description

BEIS is required to deliver a mechanism to ensure payment of Winter Fuel top-up payments to those who have applied for and are eligible under the rules of each of the four core Energy support schemes. EBSS-AF EPG-AFP NICAFP NDAFP (optional)

Lot Information

Lot 1

BEIS is required to deliver a mechanism to ensure payment of Winter Fuel top-up payments to those who have applied for and are eligible under the rules of each of the four core Energy support schemes. EBSS-AF EPG-AFP NICAFP NDAFP (optional) To achieve this challenging timeline BEIS has selected the Salesforce platform as the core technology and requires an im-plementation partner to ensure the deliv-ery timetable is met. The digital service will be comprised of an Eligibility Checker, Application Form and Case Management

Options: Option to extend by 6 months.

Procurement Information

A mini competition was carried out via CCS Framework Agreement (G Cloud 13). This was an urgent requirement as a result of the energy crisis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039aff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002476-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£379,858 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20233 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Darren Cartwright
Contact Email
darren.cartwright@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

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