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title: "The Purchase of a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Tool"
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# The Purchase of a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Tool

Buyer: HOUSING & CARE 21  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d060f2e-bac0-451f-b440-3c085d9d5d81

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Housing & Care 21, seeking a provider for a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Tool to enhance their business systems, particularly for the QL Housing & Finance System by Aareon. The tender period is currently active, with submissions closing on 30 May 2018. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as networking and intranet software packages, with a total estimated value of £125,000. The project will commence on 2 July 2018 and run until 30 June 2023, using an open procurement method that is below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development and automation service providers, especially those experienced in creating RPA solutions tailored to specific business applications. Businesses that specialise in software integration, data management, and workflow automation will find this project particularly relevant. The initiative seeks to improve operational efficiency for Housing & Care 21, implying a demand for reliable, innovative solutions that can effectively interface with existing systems without needing advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.

## Notice

Housing & Care 21 are seeking a Robotic Process Automation tool to enable automated input via the front end into several key business systems that do not have suitable interfaces or APIs, with a particular emphasis on input into the QL Housing & Finance System by Aareon. The solution will need to orchestrate the input of the data, complete with error handling and audit logs. The data will be being provided in a consistent format and for known purposes, so it is not expected that any form of advanced Artificial Intelligence will be required within the processes. It is expected that the tool will be capable of fully interacting with the front end controls in a consistent, reliable manner, neither bypassing the front end nor simply using positional control to interact. The sole objective of this tender is to appoint a suitable provider of the above tool to support Housing & Care 21 in the continued improvement and development of it's core business systems. Additional information: To access the tender, please access the Delta eSourcing tool https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ using access code QP38H5CU34 to view the requirement and all related documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7857b4c-1d9d-4262-b154-3c3212c1de9e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | HOUSING & CARE 21 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B16 8TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

## Release History

- 9 May 2018 at 16:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7857b4c-1d9d-4262-b154-3c3212c1de9e
- 9 May 2018 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7857b4c-1d9d-4262-b154-3c3212c1de9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7857b4c-1d9d-4262-b154-3c3212c1de9e
  9th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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