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title: "Outsystems Digital Development Software Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040a7e"
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# Outsystems Digital Development Software Platform

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040a7e

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## Summary

The Norwich City Council has awarded a contract for the "Outsystems Digital Development Software Platform." This IT services contract falls under the 'services' category and involves the development of end-to-end solutions using the Outsystems platform. The procurement method used was a direct award against a managed services framework agreement with KCS, allowing the council to choose the most suitable supplier after due diligence checks. The contract, valued at £285,000, was signed on 29th March 2023 and is currently active.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in IT services, consulting, software development, and support to engage in developing digital solutions for Norwich City Council. The direct award nature of the procurement process may be advantageous for suppliers already part of the managed services framework. Businesses with expertise in 'low-code' digital software platforms can leverage this tender to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure similar opportunities in the future, particularly in government-related projects.

## Notice

Outsystems is a 'low-code' digital software platform that is used to develop end-to-end solutions and integrate these with the council's 'line of business' applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the service will cover: * Access to the Outsystems platform for solution development * Use of a 'Live' platform for deployment of secure solutions for us by council staff, partners and customers * Access to Capita Foundry and Outsystems experts for advice, guidance and training Additional information: Extensions can only be made within the life of the framework. This contract ends 2026 and framework agreement ends 2025.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award made against Provision of Managed Services for Business Solutions (Lot: Y16013) framework with KCS. It allows direct award option to most suitable supplier following due diligence checks by the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029748-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 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 | £285,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029748-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norwich.gov.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a1fe12-18ba-452d-bb2a-89fa93cbca0c

## Provenance

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