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Development of the INHFL Online Platform (Phases 2 & 3)

Information technology services
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
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Tenderline Synopsis: Defra Network eTendering Portal: "Development of the INHFL Online Platform (Phases 2 & 3)". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityDefra Network eTendering PortalScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Published history for Defra Network eTendering Portal. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
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Competition Density
1.5Bids / Report
84.8% of reports have one bid
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Payment Terms
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Coverage: 83 active published awards; 79 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityDefra Network eTendering Portal
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
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Published22 Jan 2024, 15:34 GMT
Last source update22 Jan 2024, 15:34 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationInformation technology services
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-042ef8
What is being bought
Development of the INHFL Online Platform (Phases 2 & 3)
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    22 Jan 2024, 15:34 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    22 Jan 2024, 15:34 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    22 Jan 2024, 15:34 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Individual lot title not published
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This project will form the first step in a larger programme to inform all government departments about the predicted natural hazard threats which affect UK interests overseas.<br/><br/>Following successful development of a prototype in Phase 1 of the project under MoA (Discovery Phase), Phases 2 and 3 of this project plan to develop the full online platform to beta release level.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    22 Jan 2024, 15:34 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Contract active
    Signed 31 May 2023, 00:00 BST · £31,304
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Contract
£31,304 · signed 31 May 2023, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 1 (lot 1)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Defra Network eTendering Portal

Contracting authority GB-FTS-99321
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  • Defra Network eTendering Portal
    buyer
    reviewBody

    Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UK, SW1P 4DF
    network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
    +44 3459335577

  • UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey
    supplier

    n/a
    British Geological Survey, Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham, UK, NG12 5GG
    +44 1159363100
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Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Procedure rationaleThe STA (Single Tender Action) purchasing strategy is best suited for this project commission for the following reasons:<br/><br/>• It was paramount that the platform should be designed by one of the partners because only the partners understand the sensitivity of the data being used.<br/> <br/>• Only partners can access further required data layers (for example, population data, trade data, geological data, oceanic currents and vegetative indices) and that the developer should have a soundtrack record in developing these types of platforms (for example Geology of Britain viewer | British Geological Survey (BGS)). <br/> <br/>• During initial conversations amongst the INHFL operational group (UK Met Office, BGS, APHA, Defra, UKHSA, Go-Science) it was identified that those science agencies with ready access to digital support should lead on the development of the new platform. <br/> <br/>• This was passed to BGS and Met Office, and laterally BGS (due to capacity reasons, particularly the need to begin work FY21-22), as being able to provide that digital support and have an established understanding of the INHFL product <br/> <br/>• Therefore, STA is the preferred route than going through a third party (outside of the INHFL partnership).<br/><br/>• There is also no in-house capacity within Defra and its network to get access to manage the platform being developed. Since completion of Phase 1 the incumbent supplier (BGS) has been working with Defra to prepare for Phases 2 and 3 work to ensure they follow Defra and Cabinet rules regarding IT and online platform.<br/><br/>Direct award is therefore recommended in line with regulation 32 (2b) of the Public Contract Regulations as detailed below, with particular reference to (ii) and (iii):<br/><br/>Use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication<br/>32.— (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:—<br/><br/>(b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:—<br/><br/>(i)the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance,<br/>(ii)competition is absent for technical reasons,<br/>(iii)the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights,<br/><br/>As such, BGS is the only choice for their inclusivity as a selected member to INHFL network to handle data and their expertise as well as for continuation of use of its prototype developed in Phase 1. Thus, direct award should be given to the BGS to continue development of the INHFL Online Platform, and this selection qualifies as an STA.