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title: "Provision of a Search and Discovery (Insight Engine) Solution"
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# Provision of a Search and Discovery (Insight Engine) Solution

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7cc1bf0-fd74-4e13-b4bd-1df40e11e5dc

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## Summary

The buying organization, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Search and Discovery (Insight Engine) Solution in the category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 21st September 2020 and a contract period starting from 30th April 2021 and ending on 29th April 2024. The location for the delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender for a Search and Discovery Solution presents an opportunity for businesses in the software industry to engage and potentially secure a contract with BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The modification in contract value and extension options provide an insight into the potential for growth and collaboration in delivering search and discovery capabilities for the Financial Conduct Authority.

## Notice

Modification Notice Original description: The Financial Conduct Authority is modifying the award value for the contract for the provision of a search and discovery (insight engine) solution. The contract is delivering a search and discovery capability to the FCA. The contract covers the following element, details are: 1) Provision of the software; 2) Implementation of the base functionality in the FCA cloud; 3) Assistance with configuration to meet full FCA requirements; 4) Provide integration to the FCA's Enterprise Data Platform; 5) Transition to support and service model as defined in the requirements. The initial 3 year term of the contract is being modified from PS1,320,186.00 ex VAT to PS1,950,022.67 ex VAT. There are two, three year extension options. Each additional 3 term is estimated to be PS897,840 ex VAT but will be subject to an inflationary uplift if extension option is utilised. Description of the modifications An increase in to cost of implementation of PS623,490 ex VAT and an increase of PS16,666.67 ex VAT in software licences to deal with capacity constraints. The delay in implementation led to a saving of PS10,320 ex VAT in support charges. The total value of all modifications to date is PS6290,836.67 ex VAT. The new contract value for the initial 3 year term is PS1,950.022.67 ex VAT. Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: Successive Covid lockdowns resulted in resourcing issues during implementation, alongside the delivery team finding unexpected issues during the data ingestion phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9139ff37-b13d-4963-8ffe-63fb0008b6a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2022 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9139ff37-b13d-4963-8ffe-63fb0008b6a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9139ff37-b13d-4963-8ffe-63fb0008b6a1
  7th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=713464856
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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