--- title: "Shibboleth Development Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03defb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03defb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03defb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03defb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "JISC" published: "2023-07-05" --- # Shibboleth Development Agreement Buyer: JISC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03defb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03defb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03defb.json) ## Summary The procurement process involved the buying organization, Jisc, awarding the "Shibboleth Development Agreement" contract for software programming and consultancy services. The procurement took place in the services category with a limited procurement method. The contract was awarded to Steading System Software LLP, Ian A. Young, Dytrino LLC, Dragon ACEA LLC, Nimble IDM Limited, and Internet 2. The contract was signed on 31st May 2023, with a total value across all awards amounting to GBP 460,119.60, USD 140,423.20, and EUR 82,524.0. This tender for the Shibboleth suite of software development presents business growth opportunities for software developers with advanced C++ and Java programming skills, knowledge of cryptographic techniques, and experience in security protocols like SAML. The nature of the tender requires expertise in single sign-on technologies such as OAuth and OpenID Connect. Successful bidders will actively contribute to SAML standardisation and engage in open-source software collaboration activities. Companies that excel in bespoke software development for research and education sectors should consider competing due to the development complexity and specialisation required. ## 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. In particular development of SP, software installation on IdP and SP, IdP's attribute capabilities and embedded discovery service. ### 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. 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. ### 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/019131-2023 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 May 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £551,718 | ## 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | DRAGON ACEA; DYTRINO; IAN A. YOUNG; INTERNET 2; 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 - 5 Jul 2023 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019131-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.jisc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03defb. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03defb.json.