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Invitation to Tender for Case Management Solution (CMS)

PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2024 at 10:20

Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has recently awarded a contract for a Case Management Solution (CMS) to COMPUTER APPLICATION SERVICES LTD. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for Case Management Solution (CMS)", falls under the IT services category and involved the procurement of an integrated CMS and support services. The tender was in the award stage and had a total value of £480,000. The buying organisation, Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, located in Bridgend, UK, used an open procedure for this procurement.

This tender by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in cloud-hosted solutions and remote maintenance are well-suited to compete. The contract provides a 3-year term with the possibility of extension, offering stability for businesses looking to expand their presence in the industry. The procurement process emphasised a balance between quality criteria like customer service and pricing, making it accessible to a range of service providers.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Case Management Solution (CMS)

Notice Description

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of an integrated Case Management Solution (CMS) and the provision of support services (Helpdesk) for the CMS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of an integrated Case Management Solution (CMS) and the provision of support services (Helpdesk) for the CMS. It is expected that the CMS will be cloud-hosted, that the helpdesk support, system monitoring and maintenance work will generally be undertaken remotely and that the provider will use their own facilities and equipment to access the system.

Renewal: The contract will be for a 3-year term following an initial design and preparation period, with full implementation of the service commencing 1 April 2024 with the option to extend annually up to a maximum of 2 further years by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0403ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018716-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 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
PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES
Contact Name
Kathryn Criger
Contact Email
corporate.services@ombudsman.wales
Contact Phone
+44 1656644214

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF35 5LJ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Pencoed and Penprysg
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTER APPLICATION SERVICES

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