Published date: 17 December 2021
This notice was replaced on 29 April 2022
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Awarded contract (published 29 April 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Software package and information systems - 48000000
Guidance services - 85312310
Location of contract
SW1H 0TL
Value of contract
£159,000
Procurement reference
DDaT21328
Published date
17 December 2021
Closing date
24 January 2022
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Supply contract
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?
No
Description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 24th January 2022 at 2pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.
How to Apply
To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register.
If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in'
Once you are logged into the system you can link yourself into this procurement using the following Access Codes: D8SB93DDF7
Current Resource
ACAS utilise an e-resource requirement that needs to provide information & guidance on a range of HR related roles. The solution will provide guidance on the practical application of employment law including compliance, model policies & templates.
The current e-resource is used by HR, Helpline, Conciliation & Delivery teams. Our staff access a range of areas that are available, such as;
o Employment law manual
o Law reports
o Legal timetable
o Policies and documents
o FAQs
o Interactive workflows
o Line manager briefings
o How to guides
o Good practice guides
o Podcasts and webinars
o Survey analysis
o Topic alerts on changes to your key areas of interest
Main Aims
Provide a suitable e-resource delivering practical employment law information and application, including best practice guidance in an accurate & timely manner.
The resource to be suitable for use as a resource for ACAS staff in delivering our various services to customers in-house, as well as being used by ACAS HR professionals.
Achieve improved Value for Money - VFM
Main Objectives
High quality, informed advice and guidance is provided to ACAS customers through use by Frontline staff of a suitable employment law knowledge-based e-product.
ACAS employment relations professionals have a high quality and practical resource to support their work to achieve increased VFM and/or cost reductions.
Outputs and Expectations
High quality of employment law interpretation and related resources delivered
Service is easily navigable and content easily retrievable
Service is delivered consistently to the required numbers of staff across ACAS
Ongoing training and administration support needs are met
Statement of requirement
Licence numbers
75 standard Licences.
An upper user limit will be required rather than individual licences if possible. Individuals can be automatically logged out if they are inactive for a certain time period.
Assistance with allocation of licences to specific ACAS staff members
Licences to be transferable between users.
More information
Attachments
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- AW5.2 Price Schedule DDaT21328.xlsx
- Bidding documents
- AW5.2 Price Schedule DDaT21328
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- DDaT21328 Supplies and Services Terms and Conditions.pdf
- Bidding documents
- DDaT21328 Supplies and Services Terms and Conditions
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- DDaT21328 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions.pdf
- Bidding documents
- DDaT21328 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
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- DDaT21328 - ITQ Invitation to Quote.pdf
- Bidding documents
- DDaT21328 Invitation to Quote
Links
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- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- Bidding documents
- Delta e-sourcing portal link
Additional text
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DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity.
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
About the buyer
Contact name
DDaT Procurement
Address
Polaris House
SWINDON
SN21FL
England
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