Tender

EPP0053 Digital Solutions and Associated Services National Framework Agreement

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2024 at 15:05

Planning

14 Feb 2023 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Braintree District Council is inviting tenders for the EPP0053 Digital Solutions and Associated Services National Framework Agreement. This framework agreement covers IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. It is a selective procurement method under the planning stage. The tender period ends on 20th June 2024, with an invitation date for the second stage on 9th July 2024. The tender is open to all UK contracting authorities and has a total value of £2,000,000.

This opportunity can benefit small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide digital solutions and associated services to UK public sector bodies. Businesses specializing in website solutions, online form solutions, or case management solutions may find this tender particularly suitable. The framework agreement includes multiple lots catering to various services such as software solutions, professional services, and ongoing support and maintenance. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the suitability criteria including formal documentation of quality management systems.

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Notice Title

EPP0053 Digital Solutions and Associated Services National Framework Agreement

Notice Description

BDC has published a notice in FTS inviting companies to express an interest in a National Framework Agreement available to all UK Public Sector Bodies (from here onwards referred to as Customers) for the provision of Digital Solutions and Associated Services, including but not limited to website software solutions, ongoing support and maintenance, bespoke development and professional services to enhance the digital presence of organisations. The national framework agreement will consist of 3 Lots/Sub-lots. In conjunction with the framework ITT, Braintree District Council is issuing and Invitation to Participate in a mini-competition for the call-off of BDC requirements (under Lot 3), which will be open to Framework shortlisted Tenderers only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 - Software Solutions, including but not limited to: Lot 1a - Website solution Lot 1b - Website and online form solution Lot 1c - Case management solution Lot 1d - Full digital service solution

Lot 2 - Professional services

Professional services offered within Lot 2 include but are not limited to: *Consultancy *Website Integrations *Discovery and research *Training *Website development *Maintenance *Implementation *User Acceptance Testing (UAT) | Sandbox *Quality assurance *Data migration *Wireframing These professional services collectively enhance the digital presence of an organisation.

Renewal: New edition of the framework would replace this one

Lot 3 - Multidisciplinary

This Lot encompasses all services within this framework. This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Lots 1a and 2. This Lot is suitable for Customers who have considered current and future requirements for a specific call-off contract and have established their needs would be better covered by the scope of both Lots 1a and 2. Additional information: This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Lots 1a and 2.

Renewal: New edition of the framework would replace this one

Lot 1 Software Solutions Sub-Lot 1a - Full digital service solution (Automatic Entry for Tenderers awarded a place in both Lots 1b AND 1c)

This Sub-Lot provides a full digital service solution that enables customers to transform their operations and customer experiences using digital technologies. This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Sub-Lots 1b and 1c. This Lot is suitable for Customers who have considered current and future requirements for a specific call-off contract and have established their needs would be better covered by the scope of both Sub-Lots 1b and 1c Additional information: This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Sub-Lots 1b and 1c.

Renewal: New edition of the framework would replace this one

Lot 1 Software solutions, Sub-Lot 1b - Website and online form solution

This Sub-Lot provides a website solution that enables customers to create, manage, and publish digital content to a website. This solution can help customers improve their online presence, reach a wider audience, increase revenue and improve efficiency. This Lot would be more suited to Customers who are looking to promote products or services, share news or advertise events and more.

Renewal: New edition of the framework would replace this one

Lot 1 - Software Solutions, Sub-Lot 1c - Case management solution/Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)

This Sub-Lot provides Case Management Solution/Customer Relationship Management (CRM) only. CRM solutions enable customers to manage interactions with their customers and potential customers. These solutions can help customers build customer relationships and streamline processes so they can increase sales, improve customer service, and increase profitability. This Lot would be more suited to customers wishing to build customer relationships and access a comprehensive view of all customer data, including personal details, all communication history, and more, in a single location.

Renewal: New edition of the framework would replace this one

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a57e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015886-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lili Roqueta
Contact Email
ephframeworks@braintree.gov.uk, lili.roqueta@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1376551414

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

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