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title: "Software Development Support"
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# Software Development Support

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f94b19b-a76e-4a4e-a9e1-ef95d3a36892

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited seeking to appoint up to two suppliers for software development support, focusing on their ALaRMS Training Management Software. The tender, titled "Software Development Support", falls under the IT services category and is based in Oxfordshire. The tender period concluded on 30 June 2020, with a contract start date of 7 July 2020, concluding by 31 December 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a maximum budget of £50,000 excluding VAT allocated for each supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software development services. Businesses with a strong background in full stack development, particularly those experienced in MS ASP.Net Core, SQL, and C#, would be ideal candidates. Additionally, companies with experience in developing learning and training management software, particularly those familiar with high-risk industries such as aviation, defence, and rail, will find this tender particularly relevant to their capabilities.

## Notice

Aquila Learning is looking to procure a number of suppliers to support delivery of software development services. We are anticipating appointing up to 2 suppliers to deliver this support. We are seeking this support to deliver a software development project for our existing ALaRMS Training Management Software. Bidders are invited to quote for the services described in this specification to the end of June, anticipated to commence from 7 July 2020. Bidders potentially may be called for a clarification interview. We are looking for a UK based developer who can work closely with the Aquila Learning Development team and add core skills to an ongoing development programme for our Learning Management Software. You will work directly to the Aquila Learning Lead Developer to deliver several work strands. The service provider must offer: * Full stack development and agile development practices. * Experience of MS ASP.Net Core, SQL and C#. * Software design and prototyping for web based applications. * Experience of learning and training management software development. * Experience of working with high-risk industries such as aviation, defence and rail. * Be able to work remotely (however being located close to Oxfordshire is desirable for meetings). * Experience of Systems Approach to Training methods. Aquila Learning would expect that each supplier will be able to provide 3 - 5 days per week of support, consisting of direct business support and the administration surrounding this, including completing the required ERDF compliant paperwork. We expect 90% of time be spent on direct business support and 10% on related administration. No Travel and expenses will be paid for this contract. The maximum budget for this ERDF-funded procured service is PS50,000 excluding VAT per supplier until. This can be split between 2 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe938ff-c204-43c6-a460-c96b33e1cfc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX16 0TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COPERNICUS TECHNOLOGY; DCS DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe938ff-c204-43c6-a460-c96b33e1cfc8
- 17 Jun 2020 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6dc03b0-42e5-4c0f-aedf-bf68934e57a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe938ff-c204-43c6-a460-c96b33e1cfc8
  25th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6dc03b0-42e5-4c0f-aedf-bf68934e57a2
  17th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://aquilalearning.com/portfolio-items/we-are-hiring-software-developers/

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