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WFD Systems Development

THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED, is seeking a technology service provider for the WFD Systems Development project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project involves a systems transformation programme with key objectives such as implementing a new data strategy, standardised application development, and a new contact/stakeholder management application. The tender period ends on March 6, 2024, with bid opening scheduled for March 7, 2024.

The WFD Systems Development tender presents an opportunity for technology service providers specializing in systems and technical consultancy services, custom software development services, and software-related services. Businesses proficient with Microsoft 365 platform components like PowerApps, PowerBI, and SharePoint are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure, aiming to select a provider to support the transformation programme between April 2024 and September 2025, with considerations for ongoing maintenance and support post-implementation.

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Notice Title

WFD Systems Development

Notice Description

WFD is seeking a technology service provider that can partner with WFD to manage a systems transformation and design and deliver the improvements or new solutions required. The key features of the transformation programme and target architecture will be: * A new data strategy and single data warehouse; * Robust requirements-gathering framework; * Standardised application development; * Effective change management processes; * Redeveloped application(s) for managing new opportunities, programmes during implementation, and monitoring risks, activities, outputs, and outcomes associated across the portfolio; * Designing and delivering a single reporting tool; and * Developing a new contact/stakeholder management application. Please read through the Invitation to Tender document for further details on how to apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a recent systems architecture review, WFD has decided to initiate a transformation programme to transition its current cloud-based corporate systems architecture powered by the Microsoft 365 platform and other external systems to a target architecture that ensures applications are able to efficiently integrate, adapt with the organisation, and provide the level of organisational reporting required at all levels. WFD is seeking a technology service provider that can partner with WFD to manage this transformation and design and deliver the improvements or new solutions required. The key features of the transformation programme and target architecture will be: * A new data strategy and single data warehouse; * Robust requirements-gathering framework; * Standardised application development; * Effective change management processes; * Redeveloped application(s) for managing new opportunities, programmes during implementation, and monitoring risks, activities, outputs, and outcomes associated across the portfolio; * Designing and delivering a single reporting tool; and * Developing a new contact/stakeholder management application. We are expecting the new target architecture to be built on the Microsoft 365 platform, including but not limited to leveraging M365 capabilities available through: * Microsoft Power Platform, in particular PowerApps, PowerBI and Power Automate * Azure App service * Python * SharePoint * Outlook * Dynamics Business Central * Jet Reports The transformation programme will adopt an incremental and agile approach and be delivered between April 2024 to September 2025. The selected supplier will project manage each change project as part of the transformation programme, supporting/validating requirements gathering and performing all design, development, testing, and deployment tasks. A copy of the Systems Architecture Review, referenced in the 'Objective' section will be made available. It is anticipated that the winning provider will also need to take on the ongoing maintenance and support of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, with an initial 12 month term. Internal change management activities will be led by nominated WFD staff, with the support of the supplier. Please read through the Invitation to Tender document for further details on how to apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043833
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005370-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY LIMITED
Contact Name
Systems Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@wfd.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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