Provision of a commercial platform

Concepts

• software package
• fcdo
• provision of a commercial platform
• single commercial platform
• foreign & commonwealth office
• dfid
• supplier management capability
• newly formed foreign and commonwealth development office
• portal enabling
• information systems

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

Following a recent merger between the Department for International Development (DFID)and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the newly formed Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) requires to deploy a single commercial platform for the newly formed department.

Total Quantity or Scope

High level requirements: Functional: • Comprehensive end-to-end sourcing functionality compliant with PCR2015 and integrated with https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ • Contract management function including register, eSignature, amendments & KPI toolsets. • Pipeline Planning with multiple sourcing workflows and delegated signoff, that meets Cabinet Office MVP requirements • Supplier management capability • Supplier Portal enabling potential suppliers to register and respond to opportunities • Up to 1500 users with varying access requirements (e.g. those conducting end to end procurement exercises, those managing contracts only) High Level Requirements: Non Functional • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 • Minimum of SC clearance for all individuals interacting with the FCDO data • We need the system to have access to published, well-documented Application Programming Interfaces (API), Web and REST services • Pen Test from certified check company. • Access Control Policy outlining and controlling all user permissions • Security Management Plan • Support Multi Factor authentication (MFA) and single sign on • Compliant with data protection legislation • Named UK data centre, with all processing capability and call centre support within EU and UK • Documented threat management processes and tools. Implementation & Training • Bidders will be asked to demonstrate minimum viable product (MVP) as part of any procurement exercise and be potentially be able to deploy into a live environment within 6months of contract • Capability to supply end to end training on the platform, including train the trainer and comprehensive documentation. Maintenance, support, system updates • 1st level support for end-users • All support must be handled by UK based teams • Deployed into live use for all users by June 2022.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Awarded Supplier, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Indicators

• Options are available.

Legal Justification

Contract awarded via a Further Competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Services "eSourcing Platform" Framework Agreement (RM6101), Lot 4.

Other Information

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