--- title: "RM6173" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2024-07-17" --- # RM6173 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process involves the Crown Commercial Service seeking automation services for the design, build, and running of automation software, consulting, and software licenses in the IT services industry. The tender, titled "RM6173", is part of a Dynamic Purchasing System with a total value of GBP 100,000,000. The procurement method is selective, and the tender period ends on 15th November 2023. The contract period is from 16th November 2023 to 17th November 2023, based in the United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity for automation services presents a chance for businesses in the IT consultancy and software development sector to engage with the Crown Commercial Service. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this opportunity well-suited for competition under the restricted procedure. The contract covers the provision of automation software and consulting, offering potential for business growth through involvement in the public sector procurement process. ## Notice Automation services including the design, build, and running of automation software, maintenance and support, consulting, and provision of software licences. Additional information: Please be advised that this DPS has a further extension of 24 months. This follows the initial period of 18 months, an initial extension period of 12 months, a second extension of 8 months and the third extension of 12 months. Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. (iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used. We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition. It is the Supplier's responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications. Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 - 9 Jan 2024 at 17:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 - 21 Nov 2023 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 - 6 Feb 2023 at 08:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 - 10 Nov 2022 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 - 10 Nov 2022 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 - 29 Apr 2022 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c637ff81-141c-45e0-bb04-3ef88611ad93 17th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d278596d-26eb-4dde-bd3d-0093e432a68e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9087182-a4e1-4937-8137-8c86b8d21d9f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aed25e0f-05e0-4bce-962c-05e30104d342 - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011196-2022 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82f97c9d-010d-4a45-a056-eeb6c7e5ba79 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d5ee0cf-26e8-47f3-863a-f02f291c6699 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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