[DateDispatch]: 21/5/2021
[ExternalReference]: 2021-521376
[TedReference]: 2021/S 100-265550
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[TedS09F03ContractAwardNotice]
Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)
Name and addresses
Police Digital Service
08113293
33 Queen Street,
LONDON
EC4R 1AP
UK
Contact person:
Krish Khanna
Telephone:
+44 7970217549
E-mail:
Krish.Khanna@TLTSolicitors.com
NUTS code:
UKI -
LONDON
Main address:
https://pds.police.uk/
Address of the buyer profile:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/94392
I.4)
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5)
Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Social media management and engagement platform
Reference number:
PICTCN-109-2020
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
72268000
-
Software supply services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Authority has procured a multi- supplier framework agreement (2 suppliers) on behalf of UK Policing and other Bluelight emergency services.
This will be for a period of 4 years (with an initial term of 2 years and the option for the Contracting Authority acting in its sole discretion, to extend for two further periods of 1 year each), commencing on 23 April 2021.
The framework will be for the delivery of a mobile & desktop based social media management platform, which will enable users to operate and control all their corporate social media channels in one place in a safe, secure and auditable way.
This will be for a period of 4 years (with an initial term of 2 years and the option for the Contracting Authority acting in its sole discretion, to extend for two further periods of 1 year each), commencing on 23 April 2021.
The framework will be for the delivery of a mobile & desktop based social media management platform, which will enable users to operate and control all their corporate social media channels in one place in a safe, secure and auditable way.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.1.7)
Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
12000000.00
GBP
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72250000
-
System and support services
72260000
-
Software-related services
72400000
-
Internet services
72600000
-
Computer support and consultancy services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority has procured a multi- supplier framework agreement (2 suppliers) on behalf of UK Policing and other Bluelight emergency services.
This will be for a period of 4 years (with an initial term of 2 years and the option for the Contracting Authority acting in its sole discretion, to extend for two further periods of 1 year each), commencing on 23 April 2021.
The framework will be for the delivery of a mobile & desktop based social media management platform, which will enable users to operate and control all their corporate social media channels in one place in a safe, secure and auditable way.
This is for both inbound and outbound contact and engagement and will need to enable users to undertake various activities including:
- facilitating social media as a public contact channel for the recording of crime and incidents, including emergencies, with the ability to fully audit all contact and activities and allow the export of data for criminal justice purposes;
- publishing content (both live and scheduled);
- provide basic insight data into the external user including influence, key words, type of content, demographic information and location when available;
- the creation of and maintenance of a content management library;
- hosting live events; and
- holding real-time conversations with members of the public.
The evaluation process involved a two- stage technical evaluation, with selected suppliers being asked to provide a live demonstration of their existing off the shelf solution.
The Contracting Authority awarded the framework agreement on 23rd April 2021.
This will be for a period of 4 years (with an initial term of 2 years and the option for the Contracting Authority acting in its sole discretion, to extend for two further periods of 1 year each), commencing on 23 April 2021.
The framework will be for the delivery of a mobile & desktop based social media management platform, which will enable users to operate and control all their corporate social media channels in one place in a safe, secure and auditable way.
This is for both inbound and outbound contact and engagement and will need to enable users to undertake various activities including:
- facilitating social media as a public contact channel for the recording of crime and incidents, including emergencies, with the ability to fully audit all contact and activities and allow the export of data for criminal justice purposes;
- publishing content (both live and scheduled);
- provide basic insight data into the external user including influence, key words, type of content, demographic information and location when available;
- the creation of and maintenance of a content management library;
- hosting live events; and
- holding real-time conversations with members of the public.
The evaluation process involved a two- stage technical evaluation, with selected suppliers being asked to provide a live demonstration of their existing off the shelf solution.
The Contracting Authority awarded the framework agreement on 23rd April 2021.
II.2.5)
Award criteria
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Quality
/
Weighting:
65
Price
-
Weighting:
35
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
II.2.14)
Additional information
The framework is open to a wide range of policing bodies, law enforcement agencies and other Bluelight Services.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below
- No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to open procedure
Explanation
In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, the Contracting Authority sought to establish a framework via the Open Procedure (as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 27)).
After the evaluation of the tenders received, the Contracting Authority concluded that "no suitable tenders" (as set out in PCR 2015 (Regulation 32(2)(a)) had been submitted in response to the Open Procedure ITT. As such, in accordance with 32(2)(1) PCR 2015, the Contracting Authority converted to the negotiated procedure without prior publication.
After the evaluation of the tenders received, the Contracting Authority concluded that "no suitable tenders" (as set out in PCR 2015 (Regulation 32(2)(a)) had been submitted in response to the Open Procedure ITT. As such, in accordance with 32(2)(1) PCR 2015, the Contracting Authority converted to the negotiated procedure without prior publication.
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 240-594963
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Social media contact and engagement platform
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2021
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
SOCIALSIGNIN LTD, trading as ORLO
08237170
Centre City House, 5-7 Hill Street,
Birmingham
B5 4UA
UK
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
12000000.00
GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:
12000000.00
GBP
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 2
Title: Social media contact and engagement platform
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
23/04/2021
V.2.2)
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:
4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor
SOFTCAT PLC
02174990
Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL7 1LW
UK
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
12000000.00
GBP
Total value of the contract/lot:
12000000.00
GBP
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
The estimated value of the framework described in this OJEU notice is GBP 12 million. This figure has been calculated on the assumption that the framework runs for its maximum possible term (the initial terms of 2 years, plus the further extension periods of 1 year each) and that a number of call-off contracts are awarded by the various parties listed in the ITT. For the avoidance of doubt, the Contracting Authority gives no warranty or representation as to the value of any call-off contract, or the number of call-off contracts, if any, which may be awarded.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
High Court
7 Rolls Building
London
EC4A 1NL
UK