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title: "UK SBS IT18164 Development of Web Application: Formeric Platform"
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# UK SBS IT18164 Development of Web Application: Formeric Platform

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f22e2c0d-b422-402f-b9a5-2ad5af85e20f

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the project titled "UK SBS IT18164 Development of Web Application: Formeric Platform." This project falls within the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having been completed with the contract awarded to Flint Studios Ltd on 30th August 2018, with a contract value of £58,905.60. The tender period for submissions ended on 15th August 2018, and the contract is scheduled to run until 1st March 2019.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development, e-commerce solutions, and web application design. Companies with expertise in high performance computing (HPC) modelling and simulation, as well as those capable of providing robust security measures for user data, would be well-positioned to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, which could enhance their visibility and contribute to their development within the competitive tech industry.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 15th August 2018 - 14:00 Description Through the Hartree Centre, STFC are developing a minimal viable product (MVP) to enable organisations with scientific research and development departments to engage with high performance computer (HPC) modelling and simulation. Through easy access to HPC modelling and simulation, the Hartree Centre aims to help researchers understand the underlying behaviour of their products. This project aims to develop a website-based platform to drive a radical change in speed of formulated product design (e.g., home and personal care products) for the consumer goods and chemicals industry. The website will be known as the Formeric platform. The Formeric platform will allow users to select chemicals to simulate on the cloud, monitor the progress of their simulations and to display reports and visual results once simulations are complete. Reports will be available for download once simulations are complete. This tender exercise concerns the development of the Formeric platform and associated material. We require a team to develop: a. The Formeric platform website, which links to STFC developed methods, to enable users to deploy simulations to the cloud (simulations will run on amazon web services - AWS). b. Databases for storing simulation input and output data, in addition to user data. c. E-commerce functionality. This will allow users to pay for compute time and simulations on the Formeric platform. d. Appropriate security policies and procedures to manage user data. e. Associated marketing website containing details of the Formeric platform. f. Development of Formeric branding. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/s

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff8c3d83-d01a-4c5e-8eb9-aa56d86693a1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,905 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLINT STUDIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff8c3d83-d01a-4c5e-8eb9-aa56d86693a1
- 7 Aug 2018 at 11:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef400233-93b2-4254-9835-c4ec0824ac75
- 26 Jul 2018 at 10:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef400233-93b2-4254-9835-c4ec0824ac75
- 17 Jul 2018 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef400233-93b2-4254-9835-c4ec0824ac75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff8c3d83-d01a-4c5e-8eb9-aa56d86693a1
  6th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef400233-93b2-4254-9835-c4ec0824ac75
  7th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/389d0d03-b4f4-453c-afd6-f09c24a60ae4
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e47991c-539c-4df1-9ceb-0eb9165f5ed3
  ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9787ad5-8564-41f7-aba8-8b7d1e5a3c4a
  ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa7fe77e-9ae9-4867-b62c-c5f6cba9f7fe
  Price Schedule - Fixed Price
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4552fd47-4b22-46c7-bc85-90ee9060157e
  S1 - Services purchasing contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1e00673-c697-4a0e-8f83-618fe143df03
  ITQ Invitation to Quote

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/s
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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