Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Anchor Hanover Group
The Heals Building,
London
WC1E 7HJ
Contact
Alexander Holdsworth
procurement@anchorhanover.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/SignIn.aspx
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
AHG_000450 - Agile Software Development Partner (CS154)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212983 - Development software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
We are looking to go to market for an Agile Software Development partner to work alongside our internal Software Development, Dev Ops, QA, and Data Engineering teams to deliver on defined pieces of work within fixed time frames and set deliverables against either a fixed price or time and materials contract. The development delivery element of the contract would not be exclusive, and Anchor may user other suppliers for specific projects.
The same organisation should be able to provide ongoing support and maintenance under a managed service statement of works with associated SLA?s etc.
It is anticipated this will be a 5-year contract with a committed minimum spend of ?2m up to ?15m over the term of the contract.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE41 - Bradford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Anchor is a large housing and care association providing services to residents in over 1000 locations. We have embarked on an ambitious technology strategy that puts people at the centre of technology transformation. To this end we have developed a technology foundation based on Microsoft?s hosted services that delivers a customer and colleague portal. We have introduced agile and DevOps methodologies during this implementation and intend to continue to use these methods to further develop additional features and capabilities on this platform.
In addition, we have implemented a Data Lake using standard Microsoft Azure technologies. This is being used to consolidate data from several sources allowing us gain insights through all our data in a single consistent way.
We are looking for a Partner with extensive experience in delivering high quality software solutions in an outsourced agile manner and will be willing to work within the constraints of the tools, processes and standards that Anchor have defined. Key to the success of this relationship will be clear communications, structured processes for delivery and strict adherence to Anchor?s processes including meeting all QA and Testing requirements.
Standard/Qualifications of the Partner should include:
a. Agile Methodology
b. Azure DevOps
c. Technology?s: React (native and web), c# .net, Python, Kubernetes, Azure Data Factory, Data Bricks
d. Testing technology?s: Cypress, Jester, Lint, Great Expectations
e. Test Driven Development Methodologies
two.2.14) Additional information
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two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 April 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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