Published date: 26 May 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 6 June 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

E14 5HS

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_132813/587183

Published date

26 May 2017

Closing date

6 June 2017

Contract start date

11 December 2017

Contract end date

10 December 2022

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to replace its existing E-Discovery solution with a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) package, or an alternative Software as a Service Offering (SAAS) (subject to meeting FCASecurity requirements). The FCA is seeing an increase in the volume and complexity of its case data. Therefore,the FCA would like to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its review process by adopting new technologyand ways of working.
The scope of this procurement will also include implementation services, maintenance and support services and the migration of data from the FCA's existing system to the new system.

To register to respond to the SQ 1. Existing users can login to the eSourcing portal: https://fca.bravosolution.co.uk and new users should follow the registration process to receive a username andpassword. 2. Login to the portal - Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link. Click on project_18073-ACT-16E-Discovery - Selection Questionnaire to access the content. Click on the 'Express Interest' button atthe top of the page. this will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. You can now access theSupplier Questionnaire. 3 Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details'. You cannow use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer & seek any clarification - Note the deadlinefor completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button. If you require further assistance contact the Bravo help desk on 0800 368 4850.

More information

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Additional text

The Enforcement and Markets Oversight division within the FCA has approximately 400 employees, notincluding contractors, who use the Evidence Management System (EMS) software, which currently storesaround 120 000 000 documents. Digital evidence review and analysis are core capabilities required to supportregulatory, civil and criminal case work. The quality of these capabilities has a direct impact on the FCA's abilityto undertake effective and efficient enforcement action and to assist the FCA with effective credible deterrence.
The requirement is for a COTS package with the ability to deliver the following outcomes:
*effective evidence management and production of reviewed material,
*appropriate management of sensitive/protected information.
The system must be able to provide the below key strategic functionalities:
*industry standard productions,
*a robust and scalable system.
We are looking for a supplier that can deliver a partnership approach.

About the buyer

Contact name

David Lavelle

Address

25 The North Colonnade
London
E14 5HS
England

Telephone

020 7066 6954

Email

david.lavelle@fca.org.uk