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title: "Shibboleth Development Contracts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a2b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Shibboleth Development Contracts

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a2b2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc, a national education and research network provider based in Bristol, UK, seeking to contract for "Shibboleth Development Contracts." This process, which falls under the software programming and consultancy services category, is currently complete. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice. It included multiple lots centred around developing the Shibboleth suite, which is pivotal for enabling web single sign-on in higher education. The key award dates correlate with the signing of contracts on 6th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development firms, particularly those with expertise in C++ and Java programming, cryptography, and single sign-on technologies. Businesses capable of contributing to the Shibboleth software development and those familiar with SAML standardization may find it advantageous to engage in similar future tenders. With a growing demand for enhanced digital access within educational sectors, there is a potential for substantial growth in partnerships and projects originating from this initiative.

## Notice

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.

### Lot Information

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular development of SP, software installation on IdP and SP, IdP's attribute capabilities and embedded discovery service.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular aggregation of metadata.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular LDAP library author, and LDAP support consultant.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular project infrastructure, testing and IdP consent support.

Shibboleth Developer Agreement

Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities. In particular development of the OIDC extension to the Shibboleth Identity Provider

### Procurement Information

Shibboleth is a collaborative open source software project that supports access to research and education resources. Development of the suite of software requires advanced C++ and Java programming skills, knowledge of cryptographic techniques including XML Signature and Encryption, and extensive experience with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). Developers are required to have in-depth knowledge of the structure and processes of the Shibboleth modules, have familiarisation with other single sign-on technologies such as OAuth and OpenID Connect, and actively contribute to the SAML standardisation process under the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006977-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,617 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JISC |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | DRAGONACEA; DYTRINO; IAN A. YOUNG; NIMBLE IDM; STEADING SYSTEM SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006977-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.jisc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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