RM3838 Robotic Process Automation Partnership

UK Government is seeking to accelerate the uptake of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) by central government departments and agencies (as at the publication of the Contract Notice the latest list of UK central government bodies can be found in the "Central Government" worksheet in the guide here: https:// www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide ).

It is seeking a partner or partners that will help run a programme of education and demonstration of the potential of RPA and help departments build business cases. All services will be provided by the partner to the Authority and the Authority will establish a cross-charge mechanism with the relevant departments via an MOU.

Under the terms of the contract the partner will be able to build RPA applications for departments and either be paid for development and deployment or be paid out of benefits. Potential partners should have a substantial track record of successful development and be prepared to invest in this opportunity.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance.

Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, on the basis of information provided in response to a Selection Questionnaire. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https:// www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to the Emptoris messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to a specific procurement. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Support Desk email: eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Important Notes:

1. The Contract end date stated in this Opportunity reflects the maximum term. The maximum term is 3 years but with a break point after 2 years.
2. Both the Contract start and end dates are provisional at this stage ( Contract award is planned to take place during the period July - August 2017).
3. Contract values are estimated, as the Authority does not guarantee a minimum level of business through this Contract.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ALSO READ THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION WITHIN THE CONTRACT NOTICE (ATTACHED).