Award

Regulatory Case Management Solution

OFSTED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2024 at 09:32

TenderUpdate

29 Nov 2023 at 17:30

Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 12:42

Planning

25 May 2023 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has opened a tendering process for a Regulatory Case Management Solution (RCMS). This procurement is categorised under software package and information systems, with a specific focus on IT services: consulting, software development, internet and support. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals required to be electronically submitted by 29th December 2023. The contract will initially span five years, with the option to extend for up to an additional ten years, contingent on performance and funding availability. The process is being conducted through a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, aiming to source either a configurable platform or a commercial off-the-shelf product to enable Ofsted to function as an effective regulator leveraging data for improved standards and risk management.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and IT services tailored to regulatory environments. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive digital management systems, capable of presenting complex data and managing multiple workflows, are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The strategic engagement phase will facilitate identification of suitable technology solutions, enabling Ofsted to modernise its regulatory practices. Participation can significantly enhance the market presence of suppliers, offering the chance to establish a long-term partnership with a significant national agency.

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Notice Title

Regulatory Case Management Solution

Notice Description

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become Ofsted's Regulatory Case Management Solution (RCMS) supplier. The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become Ofsted's Regulatory Case Management Solution (RCMS) supplier. Ofsted has previously published a Prior Information Notice relating to this requirement: Publication reference: 2023/S 000-014981 We are seeking to procure a Regulatory Case Management Solution (RCMS) that enables us to be an effective right touch regulator and force for improvement, always making best use of data and insights to promote high standards of care and act on risk to keep children safer. Having completed pre-market engagement, we are considering both a configurable platform or a finished commercial off-the-shelf product. The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties. The option to extend the contract will be solely at Ofsted's discretion and will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance, government approval and availability of funding. Potential Suppliers should not make any assumption that Ofsted will exercise its discretion to extend the contract for any specific period (for example, for 5 years at a time) or at all. The 5-year contract period will include an initial "partnering" phase followed by a design phase, which will both be used to determine whether Ofsted wishes to continue with the remaining term of the contract or activate a pause or contract break. Should Ofsted wish to continue beyond these initial phases, a subsequent build, configuration and implementation phase will precede the commencement of the live service. We are carrying out this exercise using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process. Ofsted reserves the right to: award this contract on the basis of the initial tender without negotiation negotiate in successive stages in order to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated by applying the award criteria specified in the ITT. Additional information: The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties.

Options: The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties.

Renewal: The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024250-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000130102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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