--- title: "Intranet Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71a3ef3a-3474-4ae1-af7a-4adb027c56b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71a3ef3a-3474-4ae1-af7a-4adb027c56b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71a3ef3a-3474-4ae1-af7a-4adb027c56b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71a3ef3a-3474-4ae1-af7a-4adb027c56b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-10-01" --- # Intranet Solution Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71a3ef3a-3474-4ae1-af7a-4adb027c56b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71a3ef3a-3474-4ae1-af7a-4adb027c56b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71a3ef3a-3474-4ae1-af7a-4adb027c56b0.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently seeking suppliers for an Intranet Solution, aimed at enhancing internal communication and employee engagement within the authority. The procurement is characterised by an open procedure, with a tender period concluding on 15th October 2018. This agreement is projected to span up to eight years, commencing from 1st April 2019, and may involve a total expenditure amounting to £200,000. The delivery of services is expected to take place in the West Midlands region of the UK, and the classification for this tender falls under networking, internet, and intranet software development services. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in creating intranet solutions or similar platforms. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to improving internal communication tools would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster a competitive bidding environment that could significantly enhance their growth and visibility in the public sector. ## Notice The WMCA currently has an intranet system which is difficult for us to use, outdated and inefficient. An internal communications and employee engagement review was conducted and by far the biggest blocker for internal communications and engagement is not having a central key communications tool. Suppliers are invited to tender for the provision of a new Intranet Solution. The agreement will be a contract with a single supplier expected to last for a maximum of 8 years on a 6+1+1 basis. WMCA reserves the right to review the contract at the end of year 6. The contract start and end dates are indicative only and will be confirmed upon award. The contract value is for tendering purposes and the WMCA cannot guarantee that this level of spend will be incurred. The opportunity can be found at https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk, and the tender code/title is itt_511 - 2017-01232 - Intranet Solution Additional information: A number of suppliers were approached prior to the publication of the tender to find out more about their products/solutions. This exercise enabled the project team to test the market and find out what solutions were available in the open market, what functionalities were feasible, approximate timescales, and approximate costs. A high level brief was sent to suppliers in order to shape and centre their presentations on some of the important requirements identified during the 'Requirements Gathering Exercise'. The pre-tender engagement did shape the specification, however all relevant information shared at early engagement stage has also been included within the issued tender documents to ensure a level playing field and transparency. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc9747-dfdf-4049-8407-200c04a39178 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc9747-dfdf-4049-8407-200c04a39178 - 17 Sep 2018 at 08:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc9747-dfdf-4049-8407-200c04a39178 - 14 Sep 2018 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc9747-dfdf-4049-8407-200c04a39178 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aafc9747-dfdf-4049-8407-200c04a39178 1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Tender Documents - https://www.wmca.org.uk/procurement WMCA Procurement Pages ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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