Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shared Business Services
Halyard Court, 31 Broadway, The Quays
M50 2UW
Salford Quays
Contact
Carolyn Lawton
Telephone
+44 07713079141
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/30400
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Notice/26660
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Joint Venture between the Department of Health and Sopra Steria
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Intelligent Automation
Reference number
SBS10137
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48920000 - Office automation software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
NHS SBS are looking to implement a framework that allows NHS organisations and other public sector bodies to purchase Intelligent Automation. The Intelligent Automation Framework intends to provide a contractual vehicle to support the adoption, implementation and on-going development of Intelligent Automation across Approved Organisations, offering access to services and software that will address a wide range of Intelligent Automation solutions. Intelligent Automation (IA) is a developing technology due to its capacity to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Intelligent Automation Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72212920 - Office automation software development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
M50 2UW
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot allows Approved Organisations to procure Intelligent Automation Services from Consultancy and
Implementation to on-going Support. This lot is designed for Approved Organisations who require the expertise and
specialised support from Intelligent Automation service providers in setting up and implementing an in-house
Intelligent Automation service for their organisation, with the end goal being to transfer the day to day running of
Intelligent Automation back to the Approved Organisation. It is expected that Approved Organisations will procure
such services and solutions on a project by project/requirement by requirement basis.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Intelligent Automation Software & Licensing
Lot No
2a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48920000 - Office automation software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot allows Approved Organisations to procure ‘off the shelf’ Intelligent Automation Software and Licensing
direct from software vendor Contractors. This lot is designed for Approved Organisations who have an already
established or are building their own in-house Intelligent Automation function but require a compliant contractual
route to purchasing further Intelligent Automation software, solutions and licenses.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Add-on Software & Licensing to Intelligent Automation
Lot No
2b
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Under this lot, Contractors can supply the below Add-on software, licenses and solutions which
interoperate within an Intelligent Automation ecosystem direct to Approved Organisations along with
any associated professional support services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Intelligent Automation as a Service (IAaaS) is an outcome based, Managed Service solution whereby Approved
Organisations can fully outsource their Intelligent Automation requirements to a third-party service provider. This lot
is designed to make Intelligent Automation more accessible to Approved Organisations by allowing them to procure
on an entirely outcome based/service consumption based, fixed price-per-process operating and commercial
subscription model. It is designed for Approved Organisations who want to completely outsource the day to day
running of an Intelligent Automation service and solution due to barriers to entry into this area such as funding and
lack of internal expertise. This lot may also include ‘Centre of Excellence as a service’.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to Procurement Documents
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 60
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-002624
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
25 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
25 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The duration referenced in Section II.2.7 is for the placing of orders.
The value provided in Section II.1.5 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to successful suppliers any business through this framework agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the framework agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.
The Framework will be for the benefit, and on behalf, of public sector bodies, details of such bodies can be accessed at: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
In addition, if provided for in the contract documents, NHS SBS may extend the scope and benefit of the Framework Agreement to private sector bodies, subject to the approval of NHS SBS. Whilst NHS SBS is not required by procurement legislation to do so, it has extended the principles of public procurement rules to provide its private sector customers with the best value and open and transparent procurement procedures.
The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement, stated in IV.1.3 is an estimate and is subject to change
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Shared Business Services
Halyard Court, 31 Broadway, The Quays
Salford
M50
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
procedures include a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to bidders. This period allows unsuccessful bidders to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Such information should be requested from NHSSBS. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide 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). Any such action must be brought promptly.