Tender

Senedd Business Management System

SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT

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Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a bi-lingual (English and Welsh) business management system, covering Meeting Management, Senedd Member Management, Issue Management, and Management of Cross-Party Groups. The initial contract duration is four years from the Go Live date, with an option to extend for an additional four years. The procurement process, which is currently in the tender stage, adheres to a selective procedure and is valued at £800,000. Interested suppliers must register on the Bravo Solution portal to access the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and other procurement documents. The current tender period ends on 19 February 2025, with the second stage invitation date set for 4 March 2025. The project is slated for delivery in Wales (UKL), and all submission documents should be provided electronically via the eTenderwales platform.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, internet and support. Companies experienced in implementing and supporting comprehensive business management systems would be well-suited to compete. This contract not only involves providing and implementing the system but also requires ongoing support, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships. The involvement of a high-profile client like Senedd Cymru demonstrates potential for further opportunities and can enhance the business’s portfolio and credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Senedd Business Management System

Notice Description

The Client is looking to procure a fully bi-lingual (English and Welsh) business management system that includes (but is not limited to) Meeting Management, Senedd Member Management, Issue Management, and Management of Cross-Party Groups. The contract will consist of the supply, implementation and ongoing support of the system. The contract will be for an initial 4 year period from the Go Live date, with the option to extend for a further 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client is looking to procure a fully bi-lingual (English and Welsh) business management system that includes (but is not limited to) Meeting Management, Senedd Member Management, Issue Management, and Management of Cross-Party Groups. The contract will consist of the supply, implementation and ongoing support of the system. The contract will be for an initial 4 year period from the Go Live date, with the option to extend for a further 4 years.

Renewal: During 2029 if the extension option is not taken up, but 2033 if the extension option is taken up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001881-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the contract extension option is not taken up, the renewal will be in 2029. If the extension option is taken up, the renewal will be in 2033.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENEDD CYMRU / WELSH PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helena.grant@senedd.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3002006549

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF99 1SN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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