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title: "Shibboleth Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03582d"
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# Shibboleth Development

Buyer: JISC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03582d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Jisc, a national education and research network provider based in Bristol, UK, seeking software programming and consultancy services for the development of the Shibboleth suite of software. This initiative aims to enhance web single sign-on capabilities in the higher education, further education, and research sectors. The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract awards were signed on 1st August 2022. Key components include multiple developer agreements focused on diverse aspects of the Shibboleth system, with all contract deliveries expected to occur within the UK.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in advanced software development, especially those with expertise in C++, Java, and familiarity with security protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Businesses that contribute significantly to open-source projects, or have experience in educational technologies, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The active contracts, with values ranging from approximately £7,406 to £111,053, suggest a healthy scope for participation, enabling firms to expand their portfolios within the educational and research sectors.

## 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/021095-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,605 |

## 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

- 2 Aug 2022 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021095-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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