Scope
Reference
CC00184
Description
Software - Low code is a software development approach that requires little or no coding to build applications and processes. We moved from traditional coding to low code to address the following issues high costs, delayed deployment, security risks, resilience, complex coding, and recruitment.
Currently have c80 applications
Contract 1. Low Code Development Platform
Supplier
Contract value
- £36,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 December 2025 to 30 December 2030
- Possible extension to 30 December 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
+1+1 optional extensions
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Can increase should further applications need to be developed (not known at this point) or further users
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
We require equivalent functionality provided by the current platform and no other provider can offer that functionality.
Supplier
OUTSYSTEMS LIMITED
- Companies House: 08360814
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWH-3494-DXCJ
3 Warners Mill
Braintree
CM7 3GB
United Kingdom
Email: nick.spodofora@outsystems.com
Website: http://www.outsystems.com
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Low Code Development Platform
Contracting authority
Worcestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government