Published date: 20 December 2023
Last edited date: 20 December 2023
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Software package and information systems - 48000000
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£9,000,000,000
Procurement reference
RM6285
Published date
20 December 2023
Approach to market date
12 July 2024
Contract start date
8 February 2025
Contract end date
7 February 2027
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Back Office Software to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations.
The Back Office Software 2 framework agreement will provide a route to market for organisations wishing to purchase software and support for back office systems, directly from the software vendor.
It is envisaged that the framework will cover the following: enterprise
resource planning, HR and payroll, financial accounting, procurement and supply chain management, customer relationship management, productivity workflow technologies, content services, service portal, integration software, mobility and accessibility, as well as support and maintenance for these services.
The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement.
Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | £2,250,000,000 |
| 2026/2027 | £2,250,000,000 |
| 2027/2028 | £2,250,000,000 |
| 2028/2029 | £2,250,000,000 |
Additional text
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This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Software market.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is collaborating with TechUK who are hosting a hybrid supplier engagement session 17th January 2024 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially
bidding for the resulting framework contract. More details including an option to book are available on their webpage https://www.techuk.org/what-we-deliver/events/back-office-software-2-framework-market-engagement-event.html
After this event suppliers can still indicate interest in further engagement regarding this opportunity by
registering via this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeM8r0Q9sV-nuRgLmW1X5ov_OHuHiO0xTaJcCvJKcI9n52Hg/viewform
CCS will use an eSourcing system for this competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk.
Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.
The value is an indicative total contract value. This comprises of an initial £4.5bn value for a 2 year term, with an optional 2 year extensions at GBP £2.25bn per annum.
The date is the estimated date of publication, please refer to the CCS website page https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6285 for updates and monitor Find A Tender Service for the publication of the contract notice.
The Cyber Essentials scheme is mandatory for Central Government Contracts which involve handling personal information and providing certain ICT products and services. The Government is taking steps
to further reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when properly implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
Address
9th Floor, Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L39PP
England
Telephone
+44 345 410 2222
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
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Approach to market date: 12 July 2024
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