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title: "UKRI DDaT19207 Development of UKRI Internal Communications Platform: Alpha and Beta"
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# UKRI DDaT19207 Development of UKRI Internal Communications Platform: Alpha and Beta

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cd3f5ca-cbfe-459c-98e1-61fc88a68eee

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## Summary

The procurement process for the development of the UKRI Internal Communications Platform has been awarded to The Fifth Business by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This project is classified under the communications network industry category, with a total contract value of £120,500, which includes an Alpha phase budget of £46,875 and a Beta phase budget of £69,625. The contract period commenced on 5th November 2019 and extends until 4th June 2020. This award was carried out as an open procurement method through the Digital Marketplace's Digital Outcomes and Specialists opportunity, with the contract marked as complete on 15th October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communication software development and related services. Businesses involved in designing and implementing digital communication solutions, or those providing installation services for communications equipment, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The development of an internal communications platform can lead to enhanced operational efficiency for organisations, thereby increasing demand for innovative solutions within this sector.

## Notice

This award is for the provision of a team to design, build and facilitate implementation of a staff intranet that is accessible by all UKRI staff based upon existing discovery and technical appraisal exercises. The total value of this call off contract including optional extension shall not exceed PS120,500.00 excluding VAT. The initial Alpha phase shall not exceed PS46,875.00 excluding VAT and the Beta phase shall not exceed PS69,625.00 excluding VAT. This award was undertaken via a Digital Marketplace Digital Outcomes and Specialists opportunity (https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/10426) and the award will be to The Fifth Business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68add5e0-2b86-4558-8223-67a3813804b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2019 - 4 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,500 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FIFTH BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services
- 72212510 - Communication software development services
- 72212511 - Desktop communications software development services
- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2019 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68add5e0-2b86-4558-8223-67a3813804b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68add5e0-2b86-4558-8223-67a3813804b6
  18th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/10426

## Provenance

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