--- title: "Agile Software Development Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3818cee6-a785-45e1-8845-4fe9227be85c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3818cee6-a785-45e1-8845-4fe9227be85c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3818cee6-a785-45e1-8845-4fe9227be85c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3818cee6-a785-45e1-8845-4fe9227be85c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ANCHOR HANOVER" published: "2022-03-10" --- # Agile Software Development Partner Buyer: ANCHOR HANOVER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3818cee6-a785-45e1-8845-4fe9227be85c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3818cee6-a785-45e1-8845-4fe9227be85c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3818cee6-a785-45e1-8845-4fe9227be85c.json) ## Summary The Anchor Hanover Group is planning to initiate a tender for an Agile Software Development Partner, with an anticipated contract period from 25th July 2022 to 26th July 2027. This procurement falls under the software development services category and has a budget of between £2 million and £15 million over five years. The planning stage for this contract is currently in progress, with the future notice expected to be published by 11th April 2022. Anchor Hanover, based in Bradford, England, serves residents across over 1,000 locations and has prioritised a technology transformation strategy focused on agile and DevOps methodologies. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in agile methodologies and cloud solutions, such as Microsoft Azure. Businesses capable of providing high-quality software solutions alongside managed services, particularly those familiar with technologies like React, .NET, and Python, would find this tender appealing. Given the scale of the contract and the emphasis on structured processes and communications, it is well-suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their market presence while collaborating with a significant contracting authority. ## Notice Anchor is a large housing and care association providing services to residents in over 1000 locations. We have embarked on an ambitious technology strategy that puts people at the centre of technology transformation. To this end we have developed a technology foundation based on Microsoft's hosted services that delivers a customer and colleague portal. We have introduced agile and DevOps methodologies during this implementation and intend to continue to use these methods to further develop additional features and capabilities on this platform. In addition, we have implemented a Data Lake using standard Microsoft Azure technologies. This is being used to consolidate data from several sources allowing us gain insights through all our data in a single consistent way. We are looking to go to market for an Agile Software Development partner to work alongside our internal Software Development, Dev Ops, QA, and Data Engineering teams to deliver on defined pieces of work within fixed time frames and set deliverables against either a fixed price or time and materials contract. The development delivery element of the contract would not be exclusive, and Anchor may user other suppliers for specific projects. The same organisation should be able to provide ongoing support and maintenance under a managed service statement of works with associated SLA's etc. It is anticipated this will be a 5-year contract with a committed minimum spend of PS2m up to PS15m over the term of the contract. Additional information: We are looking for a Partner with extensive experience in delivering high quality software solutions in an outsourced agile manner and will be willing to work within the constraints of the tools, processes and standards that Anchor have defined. Key to the success of this relationship will be clear communications, structured processes for delivery and strict adherence to Anchor's processes including meeting all QA and Testing requirements. Standard/Qualifications of the Partner should include: a. Agile Methodology b. Azure DevOps c. Technology's: React (native and web), c# .net, Python, Kubernetes, Azure Data Factory, Data Bricks d. Testing technology's: Cypress, Jester, Lint, Great Expectations e. Test Driven Development Methodologies To register your interest, please follow the below link: https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=963 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a89fa11-58b7-4737-9873-772e4da3dd25 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANCHOR HANOVER | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 2ST | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212983 - Development software development services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2022 at 14:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a89fa11-58b7-4737-9873-772e4da3dd25 - 10 Mar 2022 at 13:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a89fa11-58b7-4737-9873-772e4da3dd25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a89fa11-58b7-4737-9873-772e4da3dd25 10th March 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=963 - https://www.anchor.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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