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RFI for a Repairs & Maintenance system that integrates with other portals and systems

  • Connexus Homes Limited

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-032153

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-038409

Published 14 November 2022, 11:19am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Connexus Homes Limited

The Gateway, The Auction Yard

Craven Arms

SY7 9BW

Contact

Tracy Penrose-Gould

Email

PMO@connexus-group.co.uk

Telephone

+44 3332313233

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG - West Midlands (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.connexus-group.co.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA7601

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Housing Association

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

RFI for a Repairs & Maintenance system that integrates with other portals and systems

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Connexus Homes Limited are considering options for the provision of a Repairs & Maintenance system to manage the end-to-end processes for responsive repairs, voids, cyclical works, planned maintenance, gas, electrical, compliance, and ground-works operations. The system must also integrate seamlessly and in real-time with customer self-service, contractor and supplier portals and internal management systems to enable authorised users to diagnose and report faults, track and update job progress, view and upload related documents, photos and information, generate compliance certificates, raise orders and invoices, and monitor, analyse and report on service KPIs and performance.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lot 1 - Repairs & Maintenance System

Lot 2 - Customer Self-service System

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Repairs & Maintenance System

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
  • 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
  • 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
  • 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
  • 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
  • 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 72224100 - System implementation planning services
  • 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
  • 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
  • 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
  • 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
  • 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
  • 48170000 - Compliance software package
  • 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
  • 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
  • 48430000 - Inventory management software package
  • 48514000 - Remote access software package
  • 48627000 - Real-time operating system software package
  • 48700000 - Software package utilities
  • 48980000 - Programming languages and tools
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
  • 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment
  • 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
  • 72250000 - System and support services
  • 72254000 - Software testing
  • 72265000 - Software configuration services
  • 72266000 - Software consultancy services
  • 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
  • 72500000 - Computer-related services
  • 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance

Across Shropshire and Herefordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Connexus Homes Limited is currently reviewing the provision of a Repairs & Maintenance system that integrates seamlessly and in real-time with customer self-service, contractor and supplier portals and existing management systems.

Connexus Homes Limited are committed to delivering a first-class universal repairs and maintenance service to customers that offers resolution at the first point of contact. Our ‘Connexus Way’ operating model aims to put the customer front and centre and deliver efficient and equitable services to all users based on modern accessible systems.

As part of developing our plans to meet this requirement we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is one vehicle by which we can systematically identify similarities and differences between suppliers in the market, and gain a greater understanding of specific suppliers’ abilities, core business and strategic outlook with respect to the Repairs & Maintenance system provision.

two.2.14) Additional information

The purpose of this RFI is to allow Connexus to gauge supplier interest, assess supplier responses and use the resultant assessments in future decision making in regard to supply of the Opportunity.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Customer Self-service System

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
  • 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
  • 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
  • 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
  • 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
  • 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
  • 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
  • 72250000 - System and support services
  • 72254000 - Software testing
  • 72265000 - Software configuration services
  • 72266000 - Software consultancy services
  • 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
  • 72500000 - Computer-related services
  • 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
  • 48170000 - Compliance software package
  • 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
  • 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
  • 48430000 - Inventory management software package
  • 48514000 - Remote access software package
  • 48627000 - Real-time operating system software package
  • 48700000 - Software package utilities
  • 48980000 - Programming languages and tools
  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
  • 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance

Across Shropshire and Herefordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Connexus Homes Limited are considering options for the provision of a Customer Self-service System to enable customers to access self service facilities online through our website and/or their own devices (PC, tablet, smart-phone and SMS). The system must integrate seamlessly and in real-time with our existing management systems to enable authorised users to update personal and household details, view available properties and make applications, set up direct debits and payment arrangements, diagnose and book repairs and view repairs history, receive reminders and update appointments, send messages and feedback, and view self-fix information, videos and bulletins.

As part of developing our plans to meet this requirement we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is one vehicle by which we can systematically identify similarities and differences between suppliers in the market, and gain a greater understanding of specific suppliers’ abilities, core business and strategic outlook with respect to the Customer Self-Service system provision.

two.2.14) Additional information

The purpose of this RFI is to allow Connexus to gauge supplier interest, assess supplier responses and use the resultant assessments in future decision making in regard to supply of the Opportunity.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

13 February 2023


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: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=227795.

(MT Ref:227795)