II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72200000
72210000
72211000
72212000
72212200
72212220
72212221
72212222
72212224
72212700
72220000
72224000
72224100
72224200
72225000
72226000
72227000
72230000
72240000
72241000
72242000
72243000
72244000
72245000
72246000
72260000
72261000
72262000
72263000
72264000
72265000
72266000
72267000
72267100
72267200
72268000
72400000
72420000
72421000
72422000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UK.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Solution Provider Framework will establish a panel of Solution Providers from whom MPS and the other contracting authorities will procure end-to-end digital solutions that solve business problems mainly through mini-competitions (Call offs), with direct awards in specifically defined circumstances. The Framework will include providers capable of delivering complex, multi-phased, technologically advanced end-to-end digital solutions.
Solution Providers will be expected to bring knowledge, experience and functional expertise, which can be drawn upon flexibly to deal with and deliver digital services solutions as a part or as a whole project that meets MPS and the other contracting authorities' requirements.
This Framework is designed to enhance the MPS' current Solution Delivery supply chain. It will fill the gap between other Government Frameworks (e.g. G-Cloud) and lengthier, higher value, more complex procurements which would require the formal OJEU process, by providing a rapid route-to-market whilst still maintaining ongoing competitiveness.
It is expected that the MPS will commission approximately 10 projects each year (2 large, 4 medium and 4 small) with an average of 16 active projects at any given time.
The services MOPAC is seeking to be included in the Framework fall under the following general categories: Project Management, Solution Proposals, Detailed Solution Design, Build / Development, Business and Technical Analysis, Environment Management and 3rd Line Support.
The sorts of workloads which will be typically, but not exclusively put through the Framework are as follows:
— Bespoke Application Developments — primarily software based although they may have an aspect of hardware. Generally characterised by having requesting parties' specific requirements. A recent example which would fit this category would be the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system (ANPR).
— Application Configuration using Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Solutions — where the business requirements can be wholly provided by currently available commercial software then a COTS solutions is relevant. These workloads will be characterised by a heavy reliance on the configuration aspects of deployment. A recent example of this sort of development would be the Intranet Content Management project.
— Software As A Service (SaaS) solution — is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted by a software provider. It is sometimes referred to as ‘on-demand software’ and is typically accessed by users using a thin client via a web browser. An example of SaaS would be Microsoft's Office 365 solution.
— Device and Software Development and Implementation — a combination of software and hardware, developed and configured together to provide a complete solution. They will generally be characterised by having requirements which are specific to the requesting party and not a generic solution which can be purchased then configured. A recent example which would fit this category is the Body Worn Video project.
— Integration Projects — developments which are primarily concerned with bringing together component subsystems so that they work as a co-ordinated whole. A recent example of an Integration Project would be the Emergency Services Network (ESN) Implementation.
— Application Development Enhancements — development work concerned with the enhancement, maintenance or updating of an existing Application. These will be classified as Major or Minor depending on the cost/time parameters. Examples of these developments would be the addition of new functionality to the CRIS or CRIMINT systems.
— Turnkey Infrastructure plus Software Implementations — A development which is created separately and presented as a complete package ready to be deployed into the MPS systems. An example would be the Internet Hosting and Content Mgt project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
350 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Any replacement framework will be procured under the relevant procurement regulations that are applicable at that time.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 10
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
The selection criteria are set out in the document containing the Standard Selection Questionnaire, available through the Bluelight e-tendering portal.
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Full details of the background, scope and requirements can be found in the Solution Summary document available through the Bluelight e-tendering portal.