--- title: "\"Connected Working\" Digital Transformation Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e093" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e093" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e093.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e093.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-14" --- # "Connected Working" Digital Transformation Solution Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e093 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e093) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e093.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is currently seeking tenders for a "Connected Working" Digital Transformation Solution, aiming to advance its environmental services through a company-wide automated digital system. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support, with a submission deadline on 12th October 2021. The tender operates under an open procurement method, and it consists of two lots, both with a contract duration of 1440 days, intended to enhance service delivery across local authority partners in the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that align with the goals of reducing climate impact, enhancing productivity, and improving customer experience. Companies that can provide innovative digital management systems and demonstrate the capability to collaborate effectively with local authorities would be well-placed to compete for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their operations and impact within the public sector. ## Notice This invitation to tender is issued by Gloucestershire County Council on behalf of the Company for a "Connected Working" Digital Management System to support and enhance service delivery. Ubico Ltd is a local authority owned company established to deliver environmental services to its primary shareholding Councils through service contracts. The current shareholders are Cheltenham Borough Council, Cotswold District Council, Tewkesbury Borough Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Stroud District Council and Gloucestershire County Council. An eighth shareholder (Gloucester City Council) is due to join in 2021/22. Lot 1 The Company has a business need for a company-wide automated digital system that allows for real time management, the use of assets in controlled workflows and resources and is working with its existing Local Authority Partners under the banner of "Connected Working" to implement a transformational Software as a Service (SaaS) unified solution that will; * Reduce climate impact * Enhance and quantify working productivity * Enhance the transparency of services * Provide the opportunity for new business * Demonstrate the value of services provided * Improve customer experience by accelerating customer resolutions. Lot 2 There is a requirement for spare capacity of resources to be used to achieve efficient working practices across the company with costs being allocated accordingly. The Company wishes to work with the successful Supplier (dependant on a successful business case) to develop a system that will realise this as well as identifying other benefits (both cashable & non-cashable) that may be achievable. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Phase 1 - Implementation of the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Lot 1 The Company has a business need for a company-wide automated digital system that allows for real time management, the use of assets in controlled workflows and resources and is working with its existing Local Authority Partners under the banner of "Connected Working" to implement a transformational Software as a Service (SaaS) unified solution that will; * Reduce climate impact * Enhance and quantify working productivity * Enhance the transparency of services * Provide the opportunity for new business * Demonstrate the value of services provided * Improve customer experience by accelerating customer resolutions. Lot 2. - Phase 2 - Optional Cross Boundary Working Lot 2 There is a requirement for spare capacity of resources to be used to achieve efficient working practices across the company with costs being allocated accordingly. The Company wishes to work with the successful Supplier (dependant on a successful business case) to develop a system that will realise this as well as identifying other benefits (both cashable & non-cashable) that may be achievable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022821-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 14 Sep 2021 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022821-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=75a0db72-5d15-ec11-810e-005056b64545 - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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