Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Jisc
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Contact
Tony Claxton
Telephone
+44 1235822230
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
56579
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
National Education and Research Network Provider
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Shibboleth Development Contracts
Reference number
Proc1503
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £360,616
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.
In particular development of SP, software installation on IdP and SP, IdP's attribute capabilities and embedded discovery service.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.
In particular aggregation of metadata.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.
In particular LDAP library author, and LDAP support consultant.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.
In particular project infrastructure, testing and IdP consent support.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Development of the Shibboleth suite of software that enables web single sign-on to online resources in higher education, further education and research communities.
In particular development of the OIDC extension to the Shibboleth Identity Provider
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Shibboleth is a collaborative open source software project that supports access to research and education resources. Development of the suite of software requires advanced C++ and Java programming skills, knowledge of cryptographic techniques including XML Signature and Encryption, and extensive experience with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML). Developers are required to have in-depth knowledge of the structure and processes of the Shibboleth modules, have familiarisation with other single sign-on technologies such as OAuth and OpenID Connect, and actively contribute to the SAML standardisation process under the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS).
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement L1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Steading System Software LLP
East Lothian
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £90,684
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
1
Lot No
2
Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement L2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ian A. Young
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £111,053
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
1
Lot No
3
Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement L3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dytrino LLC
Christiansburg
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £9,406
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
1
Lot No
4
Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement L4
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dragonacea LLC
Summertown
Country
United States
NUTS code
- US - United States
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £75,740
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
1
Lot No
5
Title
Shibboleth Developer Agreement L5
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 April 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Nimble IDM Ltd
Tampere
Country
Finland
NUTS code
- FI - Finland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £73,734
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Jisc Services Ltd
4 Portwall Lane
Bristol
BS1 6NB
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Jisc Services Limited has incorporated a standstill period at the point that information on the award of the contract was communicated to suppliers. This notification provides information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for suppliers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 article 91 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court(England, Wales and Northern Ireland).