Planning

GSCIP Graph-Style Database

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Planning

22 Oct 2024 at 11:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to replace the current contract for the Global Supply Chains Intelligence Programme (GSCIP) Knowledge Graph. This procurement, titled "GSCIP Graph-Style Database," falls under the industry category of data services and is valued at £9,600,000. It will be executed as a service procurement and covers multiple government and private sector data integrations. A second round of pre-tender engagement, including a webinar, is scheduled for 29th October 2024 at 11:00 GMT to discuss the project’s specifications and key elements, with the tender expected to launch in early November 2024 and the contract awarded by January 2025. Service delivery is set to begin in April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those experienced in handling complex datasets, AI integration, and data security. Companies involved in developing and maintaining ‘No Code’ web applications and graph-style databases could find the tender especially relevant for business growth. To be eligible to compete, suppliers must be registered on the Crown Commercial Service's Spark DPS RM6094, thus pre-registered companies will be well-positioned to engage in this lucrative and high-impact project. Participation in the pre-tender engagement webinar will also provide insights and clarity essential for firms aiming to meet DBT's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSCIP Graph-Style Database

Notice Description

Following our first round of supplier engagement in August the preparation for going to market to replace the current contract for the Global Supply Chains Intelligence Programme (GSCIP) Knowledge Graph is well advanced. This notice is to invite interested suppliers to a second and final stage of pre-tender engagement which will be delivered via a webinar. The aim of the webinar is to socialise key elements of the specification and Contract so that suppliers can make informed decisions as to whether they can deliver the full set of requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The GSCIP project is led by DBT and currently supported by six government organisations. It combines HMG, private sector and open-source data to build detailed global supply chain maps at both commodity and company level using a knowledge graph, and graph data analysis and visualisation tools. The first phase of supplier engagement provided valuable insights into market capability to deliver a 'No Code' web application XL graph-style database. This enabled us to develop a comprehensive specification of requirements with the intention of delivering not only current needs, but also giving consideration to potential future innovations. Before finalising the specification of requirements, DBT shall host a webinar to discuss in detail certain elements that will be critical to the GSCIP project in delivering its objectives and priorities from April 2025 onwards. The aim is to ensure that in advance of the tender, there is clarity for potential bidders to understand what GSCIP will be requiring. The key elements we plan to cover are: * The Base Dataset content * Third-party Dataset ingestion and fusion * AI / LLM usage * Derivative sharing * Licencing * Datan and Security assurance process The webinar will take place on 29th October 2024 at 11:00 GMT. To request a place, please contact commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk providing contact details of who will be joining from your company. Suppliers will have opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on what is presented. Whilst no supplier will be expected to reveal any commercially sensitive information during the discussion, due to the tight timescale DBT is not able to guarantee that follow up meetings with individual suppliers can be arranged. It is anticipated that the tender will launch in the week(s) following the webinar with the contract being awarded at the beginning of January 2025. The service delivery will commence in April 2025. It is extremely important to note that as indicated in the first PIN (Notice Number 2024/S 000-024520), we will be using the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Spark DPS RM6094 to carry out the tender. Therefore, ONLY suppliers who are registered on the Spark DPS will be able to participate in the tender. Please note DBT shall not be able to delay timelines to accommodate suppliers that are not onboarded to SPARK in full prior to the tender launch. Additional information: It is the responsibility of interested suppliers to ensure their company is registered on the SPARK DPS. Details can be found at www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6094 Please note that any queries relating to registering on the Spark DPS should be directed to CCS as DBT does not have any control over the process or requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b014
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034131-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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