--- title: "AHG_000450 - Agile Software Development Partner (CS154)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032055" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032055" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032055.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032055.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP" published: "2022-03-10" --- # AHG_000450 - Agile Software Development Partner (CS154) Buyer: ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032055 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032055) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032055.json) ## Summary The Anchor Hanover Group is planning a procurement process for the tender titled "AHG_000450 - Agile Software Development Partner (CS154)" in the software development services category. The tender is expected to cover a five-year period with a minimum spend of £2 million and a maximum of £15 million. Interested parties should note that the delivery locations are primarily in the UK, specifically in the UKE41 region, with a future notice date set for 11 April 2022. This process follows the initiation of a tender under the legal basis of CELEX regulation 32014L0024. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in agile software development and related services. Companies with expertise in Azure technologies and agile methodologies, such as React, C# .NET, and Kubernetes, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance to collaborate closely with Anchor's internal teams, enhancing service delivery and technological capabilities while adhering to defined processes and quality assurance requirements. This partnership could significantly contribute to a growing business's portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice We are looking to go to market for an Agile Software Development partner to work alongside our internal Software Development, Dev Ops, QA, and Data Engineering teams to deliver on defined pieces of work within fixed time frames and set deliverables against either a fixed price or time and materials contract. The development delivery element of the contract would not be exclusive, and Anchor may user other suppliers for specific projects. The same organisation should be able to provide ongoing support and maintenance under a managed service statement of works with associated SLA?s etc. It is anticipated this will be a 5-year contract with a committed minimum spend of ?2m up to ?15m over the term of the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Anchor is a large housing and care association providing services to residents in over 1000 locations. We have embarked on an ambitious technology strategy that puts people at the centre of technology transformation. To this end we have developed a technology foundation based on Microsoft?s hosted services that delivers a customer and colleague portal. We have introduced agile and DevOps methodologies during this implementation and intend to continue to use these methods to further develop additional features and capabilities on this platform. In addition, we have implemented a Data Lake using standard Microsoft Azure technologies. This is being used to consolidate data from several sources allowing us gain insights through all our data in a single consistent way. We are looking for a Partner with extensive experience in delivering high quality software solutions in an outsourced agile manner and will be willing to work within the constraints of the tools, processes and standards that Anchor have defined. Key to the success of this relationship will be clear communications, structured processes for delivery and strict adherence to Anchor?s processes including meeting all QA and Testing requirements. Standard/Qualifications of the Partner should include: a. Agile Methodology b. Azure DevOps c. Technology?s: React (native and web), c# .net, Python, Kubernetes, Azure Data Factory, Data Bricks d. Testing technology?s: Cypress, Jester, Lint, Great Expectations e. Test Driven Development Methodologies Additional information: To register your interest, please follow the below link: https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=963 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006587-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1E 7HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212983 - Development software development services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2022 at 13:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006587-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=963 - https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/SignIn.aspx - https://www.anchor.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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