Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce4-5a23-70fb-abac-802926cb43b7/rm6173 Open for bids GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # RM6173 [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £100,000,000 Published 29 Apr 2022 Deadline 28 days left 15 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Automation services including the design, build, and running of automation software, maintenance and support, consulting, and provision of software licences. Additional information: Please be advised that this DPS has a further extension of 24 months. This follows the initial period of 18 months, an initial extension period of 12 months, a second extension of 8 months and the third extension of 12 months. Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: - not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and - to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. - to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used. We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition. It is the Supplier's responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications). Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6d51c419-0267-49b5-91e2-d801b9f3809a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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