--- title: "Unified Platform Proof of Concept" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f4be454-e57a-4b07-ab03-b08b896e6dfb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f4be454-e57a-4b07-ab03-b08b896e6dfb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f4be454-e57a-4b07-ab03-b08b896e6dfb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f4be454-e57a-4b07-ab03-b08b896e6dfb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-15" --- # Unified Platform Proof of Concept Buyer: CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f4be454-e57a-4b07-ab03-b08b896e6dfb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f4be454-e57a-4b07-ab03-b08b896e6dfb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f4be454-e57a-4b07-ab03-b08b896e6dfb.json) ## Summary The Cherwell District Council has awarded a contract for the "Unified Platform Proof of Concept" in the IT services category. The tender was in the form of an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 20th February 2024, and a contract period from 5th March 2024 to 30th April 2024. The contract, with a total value of 0 GBP, aimed at developing a CRM system with specific attributes, including single sign-on, document management, and alerts & reminders. The contract was awarded to a supplier with an active status. For business users in the IT services sector, this opportunity could provide a chance for growth through offering software development and consultancy services, as well as database software development services, aligned with the project requirements. The awarded contract presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs in the software development and IT consulting industries to expand their business. Cherwell District Council, as the contracting authority, initiated this tender, aiming to enhance its IT infrastructure for improved management of assets and documents. The supplier awarded the contract must meet various technical specifications, offering a wide array of functionalities in the CRM system. With a focus on services related to software development and Internet support, businesses specialising in custom software solutions and database software development would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Overall, this tender signifies a strategic move by the council to upgrade its technology systems, creating potential for business growth and collaboration in the IT services sector. ## Notice The supplier must be able to provide a CRM with the following attributes: * Single Sign On - using Azure Single Sign-on. * The ability to lock down access based on the user type i.e. Read or Write. * LLPG (Local Land & Property Gazetteer) address integration: User is able to search for, select, and associate an address from our LLPG with the relevant asset. Key address fields are: Full address, UPRN (Unique Property Reference Number), Ward, Parish, Easting/Northing. We do have a couple of LLPG API's for that can be used, one from Aligned Assets, the other from ESRI. * Document Management: The storage, or ability to link & associate documents related to each of the assets. Should be able to categorise documents based on type e.g., contracts/plans/certificates etc. * Ability to create reports and automate their dissemination e.g., via email. * Alerts & Reminders - ability to alert/remind staff of key dates/security concerns (e.g., for specific tenants who could pose a threat.) and certain triggers in a process if 'x' is completed you must now start 'y'. * The ability to build upon the product i.e., add on additional functions within the service. * Access to the database. Read-only, for business use e.g., performance monitoring or linking to the asset spatial layer i.e. asset spatial layer (below) only holds Title Number or other unique id, the rest comes from the database. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7263de60-ae85-42fc-b70c-f77e94c50326 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BANBURY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX15 4AA | | 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 | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | | Westminster constituency | Banbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products - 72212000 - Programming services of application software - 72212600 - Database and operating software development services - 72212610 - Database software development services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7263de60-ae85-42fc-b70c-f77e94c50326 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7263de60-ae85-42fc-b70c-f77e94c50326 15th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=77526&B=CHERWELL Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/146564 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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