--- title: "Intelligent Automation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STONEWATER LIMITED" published: "2021-07-30" --- # Intelligent Automation Buyer: STONEWATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c9d6d4b-34c2-463d-b219-56daedacd744.json) ## Summary The current procurement process, initiated by Stonewater Limited, focuses on the development of 'Intelligent Automation' solutions within the business intelligence software package industry. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 16th August 2021. Stonewater is based in Leicester, England, and is looking for a partner to assist in automating six key processes that have been prioritised based on their potential to release substantial staff time and improve operational efficiency. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automation technologies, particularly those experienced with AI and business intelligence software development. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly suited to compete, as the procurement specifically encourages their participation. Companies with expertise in office automation software and services should consider this opportunity to partner with Stonewater in enhancing their operational capabilities and establishing a centre of excellence for automation. ## Notice Stonewater's first automation was launched in October 2020, automating a process within the Asset Data Team, involving the inputting of asset attribute data into the housing management system. This first 'digital worker' automates the process for managing validation errors by scanning more than 130 data fields per asset and alerting errors back to developers without the need for human interaction. By automating this process more than 800hours of resource is to be released each year back to the business as well as realising other financial, quality and time saving benefits. This first process has run as a Proof of Value (PoV) to determine its effectiveness and suitability alongside a business-wide discovery programme, to identify suitable processes for further automation. We have been working with an automation partner in deploying the PoV and identifying the candidate processes for future automation. The PoV has been built 'on premise' and using the Blue Prism platform. In total 61 candidate processes have been identified, with 6 of these being prioritised for year one. These processes have been selected based on the following criteria: * Provides at least 700 hours in staff time back to the business * A process that is currently done by the team or will provide a clear benefit to Stonewater in terms of improving quality, providing a cost saving, releasing resources, avoiding costs and ensuring the CSAT target of 83% is met. Taking into account opportunities from new business cases that have been approved We are now looking for a partner to build and deploy automation for the 6 processes, help us realise A.I opportunities from these 6 and support us in the establishment of a centre of excellence. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af50151-eee6-4567-96e7-7a4a379a22be | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STONEWATER LIMITED | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE8 6EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | North Whetstone | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48482000 - Business intelligence software package - 48920000 - Office automation software package - 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services - 72212920 - Office automation software development services - 72513000 - Office automation services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2021 at 20:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af50151-eee6-4567-96e7-7a4a379a22be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af50151-eee6-4567-96e7-7a4a379a22be 30th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13b88e71-8ca1-4b9b-af12-fef0b98444f8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed3d3215-b8bd-4e64-b92b-cea957ffd09a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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