Planning

DDaT23039 - UKSBS Portfolio Tooling

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

03 Feb 2023 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is planning a procurement process titled "DDaT23039 - UKSBS Portfolio Tooling" in the goods category, related to software package and information systems. The tender involves the search for a single system to enhance portfolio, programme, and project practices. A pre-market supplier engagement session is scheduled for the week of 20th February, with a deadline for Expression of Interest emails by 17th February. The indicative budget is up to £50,000 per annum for a potential 5-year contract starting in April 2023.

This tender opportunity by the UK Shared Business Services Limited provides a chance for businesses specialising in software development, information systems, and technology solutions to compete. Companies with expertise in delivering process efficiencies, resource scheduling, and time recording systems would be well-suited for this contract. The procurement process involves a detailed evaluation and market research phase, with opportunities for suppliers to showcase their products, licensing models, and pricing mechanisms during the engagement session.

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Notice Title

DDaT23039 - UKSBS Portfolio Tooling

Notice Description

UK SBS has tooling to support its Portfolio, Programme and Project practices; UK SBS currently utilise 2 SaaS products to undertake resource scheduling and time recording respectively. These products meet the basic requirements but have limitations that require both internal resource and supplier application development to deliver process efficiencies. The focus of this exercise is to look for a single system to deliver the functionalities listed in the specification section. We are conducting market research to get feedback on our specification, understand available technological options, trials/sandbox options, and pricing mechanisms. A route to market has not yet been established. We are planning on holding a pre-market supplier engagement session on w/c 20th February which will last for an hour via zoom meeting. The confirmed time of the session will be communicated at a later date.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK SBS has tooling to support its Portfolio, Programme and Project practices; UK SBS currently utilise 2 SaaS products to undertake resource scheduling and time recording respectively. These products meet the basic requirements but have limitations that require both internal resource and supplier application development to deliver process efficiencies. In addition to these SaaS products, UK SBS uses an internally developed Change Portal (developed using the Microsoft Power Platform). The portal is used to receive new change requests and maintain basic metadata (such as status and RAG) and delivery progress updates. This portal is accessible to internal change delivery leads/project managers and externally to named Client Change Board stakeholders. Reporting is available using developed powerbi reports. All other project management artefacts and processes are undertaken manually, i.e. development of business cases and PIDs, management of RAIDDA logs, highlight reports and financial management. The focus of this exercise is to look for a single system to deliver the functionalities listed in the specification section. We are conducting market research to get feedback on our specification, understand available technological options, trials/sandbox options, and pricing mechanisms. A route to market has not yet been established. We are planning on holding a pre-market supplier engagement session on w/c 20th February which will last for an hour via zoom meeting. The confirmed time of the session will be communicated at a later date. IMPORTANT To ensure participation, Expression of Interest emails must be received by ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk no later than 14:00pm (UK time) on 17th February 2023. In the message subject field please state: "EoI DDaT22294 Pre-market engagement". In your message, please detail your organisation's name, provide up to two names and email addresses of your attending representatives. A drafted specification can be downloaded from contract finder, please go onto Contract finder and search for DDaT23039, or request directly by email the DDaT mail box mentioned above. All attending suppliers must familiarise themselves with the drafted spec in advance of the session(s) as we are seeking expertise and feedback from the market. BUDGET & TIMELINE (Indicative) a) The current indicative budget is based up to PS50,000 per annum cost, it is anticipated that this could be a 5 year contract (3+1+1) - this is to be confirmed, subject to Value-for-Money justification. b) The current Anticipated Procurement Commencement Date is April 2023, subject to necessary approvals. AGENDA (may be refined) a) Welcome & Introductions (UK SBS) b) Purpose & project overview (UK SBS) c) High-level requirements (UK SBS) d) Evaluation & procurement process (UK SBS) e) Market products & capabilities (supplier perspective) f) Markets products & licensing models (supplier perspective) g) Market products & pricing models (supplier perspective) h) Market products & support models (supplier perspective) i) Q&A (All) j) Next Steps (UKRI) k) AOB (All) Please note that Supplier demonstrations may also form part of the pre-market engagement, but this is to be confirmed. Those who express interest will receive further information if it becomes applicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a2fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003508-2023
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2023Expired
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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