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title: "Project Saturn"
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# Project Saturn

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2989cfd8-a564-4ece-991d-bbb7dd48f431

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Project Saturn," is being conducted by the Crown Commercial Service. This process falls under the services category and pertains to the software and information systems industry. The tender is currently in the active phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 10th December 2018. The contract aims to outsource the operational aspects of UK Asset Resolution Limited (UKAR)'s remaining business and will span from 30th August 2019 to 29th August 2030, with an estimated contract value of £16,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in project management consultancy, data management, and general business consultancy services. Companies that can provide claims management services and are experienced in the outsourcing of business administration activities will be particularly well-suited to participate. The competitive dialogue procurement method indicates a desire for innovative solutions, creating a fertile ground for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute and potentially expand their operations through this contract.

## Notice

UK Asset Resolution Limited (UKAR) is nearing completion of its objective of returning the UK taxpayers' investment in NRAM Ltd (NRAM) and Bradford & Bingley plc (B&B) to the private sector. One option is to sell the NRAM and B&B legal entities, leaving UKAR in public ownership. UKAR is therefore seeking to establish a single supplier contract to outsource all aspects of the running of its remaining business, with the exception of Board and company secretarial functions. UKAR will be responsible for meeting contractual obligations to the buyer of B&B and NRAM, a range of liabilities relating to previous asset sales, sponsoring the legacy defined benefit pension schemes and administering other non-loan assets and liabilities. The scope of the contract requires the provision of claims management services and the outsourcing of business administration activities required to run the business, such as management reporting, stakeholder management and other miscellaneous activities (such as, potentially, residual pension management responsibilities). It also involves the planning and management of the transition to the new arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29290988-250f-42b2-bcde-cd412b2a1f56 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2019 - 29 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | BINGLEY |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD16 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Bingley |
| Westminster constituency | Shipley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29290988-250f-42b2-bcde-cd412b2a1f56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29290988-250f-42b2-bcde-cd412b2a1f56
  5th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1254f526-67b3-47d1-91c7-8d36cbfb7c61
  Project Saturn - NDA.DOCX

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