CF Contract Notice: Matrix Programme – Technology (including ERP) & Systems Integration Services Procurement (Jaggaer Project: prj_1484)

The Authority intends to launch a single "bundled procurement" for a SaaS Solution along with a Systems Integrator (SI). By "bundled procurement" the Authority means that the SaaS Solution and Systems Implementation solution are developed to work together in partnership from the outset to jointly propose a cohesive solution and delivery approach which meets the Authority's outcome-based requirements and demonstrates they are a compatible supplier partnership.

Procurement Procedure:
The Authority is conducting this Procurement using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 29 of the PCR Regulations 2015. Suppliers should familiarise themselves with this Regulation.

Description of Options:
The period of the agreement relating to the Matrix Solution as supplied by the SaaS Vendor will be for up to 10 years, with the option of extension for up to 2 further years. The period of the agreement with the Systems Integrator for implementation and support services will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option of extension for up to 2 further years with an optional requirement for ongoing support thereafter which might potentially continue for the term of the SaaS Contract. Expectations for the duration of licenses for systems that are not provided by the SaaS Vendor shall be equivalent to the term of the SaaS Contract.

Expected Launch:
The publication of this notice signals that the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology intends to launch a procurement 05/07/2023.

Accessing the opportunity:
The suite of SQ Procurement Documents, including draft specification and specific details of the "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation" relating to this procurement exercise can be found at the following link under Ref PQQ_30;

https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

***IMPORTANT***
Further information relating to this opportunity can be found within the published FTS Contract Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018976-2023