Award

Outsystems Digital Development Software Platform

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Oct 2023 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Norwich City Council has awarded a contract for the "Outsystems Digital Development Software Platform." This IT services contract falls under the 'services' category and involves the development of end-to-end solutions using the Outsystems platform. The procurement method used was a direct award against a managed services framework agreement with KCS, allowing the council to choose the most suitable supplier after due diligence checks. The contract, valued at £285,000, was signed on 29th March 2023 and is currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in IT services, consulting, software development, and support to engage in developing digital solutions for Norwich City Council. The direct award nature of the procurement process may be advantageous for suppliers already part of the managed services framework. Businesses with expertise in 'low-code' digital software platforms can leverage this tender to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure similar opportunities in the future, particularly in government-related projects.

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Notice Title

Outsystems Digital Development Software Platform

Notice Description

Outsystems is a 'low-code' digital software platform that is used to develop end-to-end solutions and integrate these with the council's 'line of business' applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the service will cover: * Access to the Outsystems platform for solution development * Use of a 'Live' platform for deployment of secure solutions for us by council staff, partners and customers * Access to Capita Foundry and Outsystems experts for advice, guidance and training Additional information: Extensions can only be made within the life of the framework. This contract ends 2026 and framework agreement ends 2025.

Procurement Information

Direct Award made against Provision of Managed Services for Business Solutions (Lot: Y16013) framework with KCS. It allows direct award option to most suitable supplier following due diligence checks by the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040a7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029748-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£285,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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