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title: "Framework for Software Development"
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buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
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# Framework for Software Development

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f761639-0716-4fb8-b615-7b159e4cfc03

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## Summary

The Growth Company is seeking to appoint multiple service providers for a Framework Contract titled "Framework for Software Development" to deliver software development services across their organisation. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with active contracts beginning from 21 January 2021 and lasting until 31 December 2021. The total contract value is £3,000,000, with an initial programme of work commissioned by the GC Business Growth Hub. This opportunity is targeted at businesses capable of delivering high-quality software programming and consultancy services, primarily in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through an Accelerated Open procedure aimed at meeting urgent digital service needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the tender period having closed on 16 December 2020.

This Framework Contract opens significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software development, governance, and transformation services. Businesses that excel in providing value-for-money solutions while effectively coordinating with third-party contractors will be particularly well-suited to compete. With up to four providers being appointed, successful firms can anticipate a collaborative partnership with the Growth Company, enhancing their portfolios through various mini-competitions for subsequent project work throughout the contract's duration.

## Notice

The Growth Company wishes to appoint a number of service providers to enter into a Framework Contract for the delivery of Software Development Services. The initial programme of work outlined in this tender will be commissioned by the GC Business Growth Hub but further services may be required on a Group wide basis. These services will be commissioned through this contract by the Growth Company. The Framework will consist of no more than 4 providers and each subsequent piece of work will be subject to a mini competition to appoint the provider to the particular project. Services in scope * Software development; * Governance, and ad-hoc services; * Transformation services. Out of scope: In general, the Growth Company will provide the infrastructure to deliver these services under the guidance of the Contractor. The Growth Company want to receive high-quality, fit for purpose, good value for money services. The Growth Company want to build a successful partnership with the Contractor for the implementation of the Framework The Growth Company's IT services landscape is a multi-party multi-vendor environment with integration of many different technical components. Occasionally, The Growth Company will require the Contractor to take the overall lead in coordinating the end-to-end delivery of services and solutions, which require contribution from third party contractors and consist of different components not under the direct responsibility of the Contractor. On such occasions it is essential that the Contractor is willing to act as The Growth Company's single point of contact and take care of the communications and collaborations with the other teams, 'behind the scenes', without reliance on The Growth Company.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3f008f-1566-4315-81e5-4894bff9f081 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ANDIGITAL; BRIDGEALL; CODE COMPUTERLOVE; TEKSYSTEMS GLOBAL SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3f008f-1566-4315-81e5-4894bff9f081
- 2 Dec 2020 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7250df-2e4c-4da2-9302-12fb8ce256e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3f008f-1566-4315-81e5-4894bff9f081
  3rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7250df-2e4c-4da2-9302-12fb8ce256e7
  2nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/ProjectManage/100

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