Official UK procurement notice
EPP0053 Digital Solutions and Associated Services National Framework Agreement
Authority: Braintree District Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionBDC has published a notice in FTS inviting companies to express an interest in a National Framework Agreement available to all UK Public Sector Bodies (from here onwards referred to as Customers) for the provision of Digital Solutions and Associated Services, including but not limited to website software solutions, ongoing support and maintenance, bespoke development and professional services to enhance the digital presence of organisations. The national framework agreement will consist of 3 Lots/Sub-lots.
In conjunction with the framework ITT, Braintree District Council is issuing and Invitation to Participate in a mini-competition for the call-off of BDC requirements (under Lot 3), which will be open to Framework shortlisted Tenderers only.
CPV: Computer-related professional services · Customer Relation Management software development services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Programming services of packaged software products · Software programming and consultancy services · Web page editing software development services
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · 5 with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 3 and win at most 5 of themEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £200,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Lot 1 - Software Solutions, including but not limited to:PlannedLot estimate not published
Lot 1 - Software Solutions, including but not limited to:
Lot 1a - Website solution
Lot 1b - Website and online form solution
Lot 1c - Case management solution
Lot 1d - Full digital service solution
Lot #2Professional servicesRenewalPublished value£100,000
Professional services offered within Lot 2 include but are not limited to:
•Consultancy
•Website Integrations
•Discovery and research
•Training
•Website development
•Maintenance
•Implementation
•User Acceptance Testing (UAT) | Sandbox
•Quality assurance
•Data migration
•Wireframing
These professional services collectively enhance the digital presence of an organisation.
Lot #3MultidisciplinaryRenewalPublished value£1,000,000
This Lot encompasses all services within this framework. This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Lots 1a and 2.
This Lot is suitable for Customers who have considered current and future requirements for a specific call-off contract and have established their needs would be better covered by the scope of both Lots 1a and 2. Additional information: This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Lots 1a and 2.
Lot #4Software Solutions Sub-Lot 1a – Full digital service solution (Automatic Entry for Tenderers awarded a place in both Lots 1b AND 1c)RenewalPublished value£500,000
This Sub-Lot provides a full digital service solution that enables customers to transform their operations and customer experiences using digital technologies. This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Sub-Lots 1b and 1c.
This Lot is suitable for Customers who have considered current and future requirements for a specific call-off contract and have established their needs would be better covered by the scope of both Sub-Lots 1b and 1c Additional information: This is an automatic entry Lot which will comprise the winning suppliers from both Sub-Lots 1b and 1c.
Lot #5Software solutions, Sub-Lot 1b – Website and online form solutionRenewalceiling above
This Sub-Lot provides a website solution that enables customers to create, manage, and publish digital content to a website. This solution can help customers improve their online presence, reach a wider audience, increase revenue and improve efficiency.
This Lot would be more suited to Customers who are looking to promote products or services, share news or advertise events and more.
Lot #6Software Solutions, Sub-Lot 1c – Case management solution/Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)Renewalceiling above
This Sub-Lot provides Case Management Solution/Customer Relationship Management (CRM) only. CRM solutions enable customers to manage interactions with their customers and potential customers. These solutions can help customers build customer relationships and streamline processes so they can increase sales, improve customer service, and increase profitability.
This Lot would be more suited to customers wishing to build customer relationships and access a comprehensive view of all customer data, including personal details, all communication history, and more, in a single location.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
Formally documented quality management system, e.g ISO 9001
Cyber Essential, or Cyber Essential Plus, or certification on Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection (e.g. ISO27001).
- “EPP0053 Digital Solutions and Associated Services National Framework…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 14 Feb 2023, 12:29 GMT
- Last source update
- 20 May 2024, 16:05 BST
- Authority reference
EPP0053- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-015886- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a57eFind a Tender
Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This Framework Agreement as described in the contract notice will be available to all UK contracting authorities as defined in section 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as amended or replaced from time to time. This includes but is not limited to local authorities, educational establishments, emergency services, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Devolved Administrations, central government departments and their agencies, registered charities, etc. Please see further details at: https://www.ephframeworks.org/frameworks/public-sector-bodies-able-use-framework-agreements For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./67W9R2F5AU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/67W9R2F5AU GO Reference: GO-2024520-PRO-26118149
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 20 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
Timeline
24 Apr 2023 → 9 Jul 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected24 Apr 2023, 00:00 BST
- Notice published20 May 2024, 16:05 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown20 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected9 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 May 2024- Published value updated to £2,000,00020 May 2024, 16:05 BSTwas £8,000,000
- Status changed to active20 May 2024, 16:05 BST
- Procurement method changed20 May 2024, 16:05 BST
- Deadline published: 20 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST20 May 2024, 16:05 BST
- Buyer details updated20 May 2024, 16:05 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOfficial documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.