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Published 25 May 2023, 16:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Regulatory Case Management Solution

Official notice

Authority: Ofsted (Central government)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

GoodsCompetitive procedure with negotiation
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 29 Dec 2023
Next notice expected 23 Aug 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) is pleased to invite you to submit a formal tender submission to become Ofsted's Regulatory Case Management Solution (RCMS) supplier.

The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties.

CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Software package and information systems

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1CancelledRenewal
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties. · The Contract Term will be for an initial 5-year period with the option to extend for up to a further 10 years subject to the agreement of both parties.Variant bids: allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Price

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
25 May 2023, 16:15 BST
Last source update
2 Aug 2024, 10:32 BST
Authority reference
CON 1354
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-024250
Classification (CPV)
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportSoftware package and information systems
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf85 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Ofsted will comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and, where appropriate, will incorporate a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. This provides time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.

Publisher note: Ofsted is still committed to replacing its case Regulatory Case Management system. However, more technological investigation and refinement is required before continuing any further.  

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
29 Dec 2023, 11:59 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Aug 2023 → 2 Aug 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    23 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    29 Dec 2023, 11:59 GMT
  3. Notice published
    2 Aug 2024, 10:32 BST

Notice history

6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Nov 2023
  1. Status changed to active
    29 Nov 2023, 12:42 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    29 Nov 2023, 12:42 GMT
  3. Deadline published: 29 Dec 2023, 11:59 GMT
    29 Nov 2023, 12:42 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    29 Nov 2023, 12:42 GMT
  5. Status changed to cancelled
    2 Aug 2024, 10:32 BST
  6. Buyer details updated
    2 Aug 2024, 10:32 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextI.3The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U63H86C2B4 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U63H86C2B4The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/54837SEYB6 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/54837SEYB6

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2023-05: 1 release · 25 May 2023

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1

1 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

OFSTED

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentNational or federal agency/officeOfsted inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. It also regulates and inspects services that care for children and young peopleMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions Royal Exchange, MANCHESTER, North West, M27BRContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended.Review body London
  • The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended. LondonReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria