Software Reseller Framework

{
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-COH-02366682",
    "name": "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED"
  },
  "date": "2025-09-30T10:33:37+01:00",
  "id": "060769-2025",
  "initiationType": "tender",
  "language": "en",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-059d98",
  "parties": [
    {
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PXGT-3622-WXBQ",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ],
      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Bradford",
        "postalCode": "BD6 2SZ",
        "region": "UKE41",
        "streetAddress": "Western House"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "dirkjan.verheij@yorkshirewater.co.uk"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "description": "Private utility",
            "id": "privateUtility",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE"
          }
        ]
      },
      "id": "GB-COH-02366682",
      "identifier": {
        "id": "02366682",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "name": "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "tag": [
    "tenderUpdate"
  ],
  "tender": {
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "amendments": [
      {
        "description": "Submission deadline has been updated. Deadline for submission is now on October 20th, 12:00pm.",
        "id": "060769-2025"
      }
    ],
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-01-09T23:59:59Z"
    },
    "description": "Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) is looking for a selection of suppliers for the provision of Value Added Reseller services. It is YWS\u0027s intention to establish and award an open framework to a selection of suppliers for the supply of Software and Associated Services (\"Opportunity\") across the YWS\u0027s networks.\nThe current expectations are to add at least three (3) partners (dependent on tender qualification and subsequent award) to carry out the supply to YWS. However, we reserve the right to award more or less than this number.\nNo information contained in this notice or in any communication made between YWS and any Supplier in connection with this Tender shall be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract shall be offered. YWS reserves the right to change the basis of, or the procedures for, the Process, to terminate the Process at any time or not to award any contract.\nThe Software Reseller Framework is to include (but is not limited to) the Software Categories such as:\n\u2022\tCommercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software Licenses\n\u2022\tOrganisational operation, productivity and service delivery Software (e.g. SAP, Microsoft,\n\u2022\tData and Analytics Software (e.g. Power BI, IBM, Qlik)\n\u2022\tCore IT Infrastructure Software\n\u2022\tCloud Products and Services (e.g. SaaS, Iaas, PaaS)\n\u2022\tSpecialist and Innovation Software (e.g. AI tools, vertical industry solutions)\nAdditionally, the framework also includes the provision of value-added services including but not limited to optimisation and analysis of license volume, audit support and training, as well as associated support, maintenance, implementation, configuration and optimisation services for all software in scope of the framework.",
    "documents": [
      {
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
        "id": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "accessDetails": "The tender documents will be provided through the Ariba Buying Portal",
        "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
        "id": "future"
      },
      {
        "datePublished": "2025-09-30T10:33:37+01:00",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "format": "text/html",
        "id": "060769-2025",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060769-2025"
      }
    ],
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-10-10T23:59:00+01:00"
    },
    "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2025-10-20T12:00:00+01:00",
    "id": "CM3318",
    "items": [
      {
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "description": "Software package and information systems",
            "id": "48000000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
          }
        ],
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom",
            "region": "UKE"
          }
        ],
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "scheme": "UKPGA",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
    },
    "lots": [
      {
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "description": "Commercial evaluation will focus on areas like pricing structures, transparency, and overall value for money. The full commercial award criteria will be shared with bidders during the ITT stage in the documentation.",
              "name": "Commercial",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 50,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "price"
            },
            {
              "description": "Capability evaluation will consider suppliers\u0027 ability to deliver against Yorkshire Water\u0027s requirements, including but not limited to portfolio coverage, service delivery, value-added services, and governance. The full capability award criteria will be shared with bidders during the ITT stage in the documentation.",
              "name": "Capability",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 50,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ],
              "type": "quality"
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2029-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2034-02-28T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasOptions": true,
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "id": "1",
        "options": {
          "description": "The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.\nThe Contract shall include an option for Yorkshire Water to extend the goods and services provided by the supplier, should additional packages or value-added services be required in future to enhance the coverage and optimisation of YWS Software estate.\nAny such extension shall remain within the overall scope of the framework and may be subject to commercial negotiation at the time of request."
        },
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The initial contract term is three years (36 months), with the possibility of multiple 1-year extensions up to a maximum duration of eight years."
        },
        "secondStage": {
          "maximumCandidates": 10
        },
        "selectionCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "description": "The criteria used to select suppliers to tender are detailed in the Tender documents.",
              "forReduction": true
            }
          ]
        },
        "status": "active",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "value": {
          "amount": 125000000,
          "amountGross": 150000000,
          "currency": "GBP"
        }
      }
    ],
    "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
    "procedure": {
      "features": "This procurement is being conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The process will consist of Conditions of Participation Questionnaire and a Tender (ITT). Only those suppliers that meet the conditions of participation requirements will have their tenders evaluated.\nA second round of tendering may be conducted. If required, the Authority reserves the right to shortlist the number of suppliers progressing from Round 1 to Round 2 of the ITT and to request a demo phase as part of the second round. The final contract award will be based on the refined award criteria, which will be communicated to suppliers during the course of the procedure.\nThe award criteria and their relative weightings are provided in the tender documents. All communications and submissions must be made electronically via Ariba."
    },
    "procurementMethod": "selective",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
    "specialRegime": [
      "utilities"
    ],
    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.yorkshirewater.com/ (https://www.yorkshirewater.com/)\nContact Dirkjan Verheij (dirkjan.verheij@yorkshirewater.co.uk) to join Ariba Buying Portal to access all the tender information. In case Dirkjan Verheij is on Annual Leave please contact Dharmesh Depala (dharmesh.depala1@yorkshirewater.co.uk)",
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ]
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "description": "The Framework will operate through both direct award and further competition via the use of mini-competitions. Prices will be determined by framework rates and discounts agreed at award, with the option for additional commercial improvements to be offered at call-off.\nDirect award may be used where requirements can be met from the established pricing schedule and this represents value for money. Where requirements are more complex or where additional value is sought, a mini-competition will be conducted among capable suppliers. Evaluation criteria for mini-competitions will be consistent with those applied at framework award stage, ensuring fairness, transparency, and value for money.",
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2034-02-28T23:59:59Z",
        "type": "closed"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "title": "Software Reseller Framework",
    "value": {
      "amount": 125000000,
      "amountGross": 150000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
  }
}