--- title: "Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-734bae3e-58f2-4452-ad90-1a2353d21f85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-734bae3e-58f2-4452-ad90-1a2353d21f85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-734bae3e-58f2-4452-ad90-1a2353d21f85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-734bae3e-58f2-4452-ad90-1a2353d21f85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2022-10-14" --- # Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS) Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-734bae3e-58f2-4452-ad90-1a2353d21f85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-734bae3e-58f2-4452-ad90-1a2353d21f85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-734bae3e-58f2-4452-ad90-1a2353d21f85.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service, in partnership with HM Revenue and Customs, is planning to procure a new Framework Agreement for IT Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS). The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure split into two phases. The contract value is £4.2 billion GBP, and the tender period ends on 4th November 2022. The contract period will run from 25th July 2023 to 24th July 2027. The main procurement category is services, specifically IT services. The contracting authority is based in Liverpool, England, and the industry category is IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This tender for Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS) presents opportunities for business growth in the IT services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement aims to support the delivery of future application services for HM Revenue and Customs and other UK Public Sector Bodies. Bidders are required to comply with Cyber Essentials requirements to mitigate cyber security risks in the supply chain. The opportunity is structured to replace existing contractual arrangements and facilitate future IT service requirements, offering significant business potential. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS), working with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), intends to procure a new Framework Agreement for IT Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS). The DALAS framework intends to provide a strategic gateway to support the delivery of future application services and move HMRC toward an application services support model that is less dependent upon legacy technologies. The framework will provide a commercial vehicle to replace existing contractual arrangements that are due to expire between September 2023 and January 2025, and will provide the basis for letting a large proportion of HMRC future application services requirements. The framework will also be available to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. The procurement is being delivered using one restricted procedure split into two phases. Phase 1 includes Lots 2a, 2b, 3 and 5. Phase 2 includes Lots 1, 4a and 4b. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will each have a selection stage and an ITT stage. Additional information: 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. Refer to https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs for more information. 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 this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d87a67-87df-4cf0-8ce1-96bce53bd1b3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | 16 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jul 2023 - 24 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,200,000,000 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2022 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d87a67-87df-4cf0-8ce1-96bce53bd1b3 - 6 Oct 2022 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d87a67-87df-4cf0-8ce1-96bce53bd1b3 - 5 Oct 2022 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d87a67-87df-4cf0-8ce1-96bce53bd1b3 - 12 Aug 2022 at 11:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d19975c-e331-4da7-94e5-1ad2d08734ac - 12 Aug 2022 at 11:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d19975c-e331-4da7-94e5-1ad2d08734ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d87a67-87df-4cf0-8ce1-96bce53bd1b3 14th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d19975c-e331-4da7-94e5-1ad2d08734ac 12th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022283-2022 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a876f950-5a9d-4384-8b23-df26a5e6310c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17960405-e228-4582-aded-a24380716df4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e91e6be-fc99-4378-91d7-90bcf6522786 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ec043ee-1292-4463-b00d-6f7a3e907632 Attachment 1 - About the Framework v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16b9fe10-cf9e-4369-bbc1-c2acb50d8e5f Attachment 2 - How to Bid v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e1a0600-c265-4827-9c70-e4529ba0804b Attachment 2a Selection Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcd00818-0d6f-465e-bb7e-0df5e4e1604f Attachment 2b.i Relevant and Principle Services Template v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab469638-6cac-4cca-9214-236ed35872cd Attachment 2b.ii Relevant Principle Services Certificate of Performance v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69aa1c87-cc20-4088-9f12-aeefe507d3e9 Attachment 2c - Lot 2a Certificate of Past Performance v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdaccb52-ca30-4a83-96e3-fc5c5a63ae55 Attachment 2d - Lot 2b Certificate of Past Performance v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18ec5567-4b85-4d85-89da-dcbd3ae6e9c6 Attachment 2e - Lot 3 Certificate of Past Performance v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5018a43-a20a-4feb-b67a-f3f6cc1add5f Attachment 2f - Lot 5 Certificate of Past Performance v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb973bae-3de2-4b40-9e8a-265cab8f7d73 Attachment 2g PPN 06_21 Carbon Reduction Plan template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c0edd00-95d8-4c68-8469-32d9848a5e18 Attachment 3 Frequently Asked Questions v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f5b85b4-8e8c-4887-be49-2d41f1327714 Attachment 4 Information and declaration workbook v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67c87347-6651-4ce8-aafb-48828ade8333 Attachment 5 Financial Viability Risk Assessment Guidance v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b45b9d7-e913-4b7a-b9d5-fca160529ac9 Attachment 5a - Gold FVRA Tool v1 - RM6335 DALAS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/059bba97-d7de-47cc-83cc-70ea6a870aef Attachment 6 Consortia details v1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bffd37d7-7342-4eec-a52e-e66976bbb027 Attachment 7 Key subcontractor details v.1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028003-2022 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfc5c098-dab7-47be-9a68-f697cf73ce1f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbac81c0-4fdf-42bd-aec0-265f559c3567 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/374a6801-d50b-4668-bdf4-51d849fab251 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad6c44cd-d7c8-4671-b876-aca465dbe6be ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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