Request for Information (RFI): Provision of Software Development and Data Services via a Service-Based Contract
key details
| Value | £80,000 (£100,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | planning |
| Category (CPV) | 72200000 +1 more |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-055ea3 |
description
Request for Information (RFI): Provision of Software Development and Data Services via a Service-Based Contract
Summary
Cottsway is seeking information from organisations capable of providing software development and data services through a service-based contract. This follows an internal review of resourcing options and a decision to explore external delivery models in place of direct recruitment.
This RFI is intended to understand the market’s ability to support the following areas through a flexible, cost-effective service arrangement. It is not a call for competition, and responses will inform our future procurement approach.
Scope of Services
We are seeking suppliers who can support both development and data-related activities, including but not limited to:
Software Development Services
| • | Development of business tools and automations (e.g. using Python, JavaScript) |
| • | Business process improvements and systems integration (e.g. via APIs) |
| • | Support and enhancement of existing applications and digital platforms |
Data and Reporting Services
| • | Development of SQL queries and reporting solutions |
| • | Management and structuring of data for self-service access |
| • | Data warehousing, ETL processes, and analytics support |
| • | Use of tools and methods to enable data quality monitoring, smart reporting, and AI/ML-powered insights |
Information Requested
Suppliers are invited to provide the following details in response to this RFI:
| • | Overview of Your Organisation and Relevant Experience: |
| o | Brief introduction to your organisation and relevant experience in delivering both development and data services |
| • | Service Model and Delivery Approach: |
| o | The type of contract models you offer (e.g. ticket-based support, fixed hours per month, annual retainer, etc.) |
| o | Your ability to support a 24-month service contract |
| o | How you typically manage incoming work requests and prioritise delivery |
| • | Service Objectives and Quality: |
| o | What service levels or delivery expectations you typically work to |
| o | An outline of how you usually manage service objectives, turnaround times, and overall quality assurance (rather than full SLAs) |
| • | Pricing Approach: |
| o | Indicative cost structures or typical pricing models for similar arrangements (e.g. monthly fees, bundled hours, on-demand rates) |
| o | An indication of pricing based on the above details. |
Response Guidelines
We are looking for a light-touch response at this stage. Please provide a short overview based on the points above, outlining how you typically deliver these services and the structure you would propose for a two-year arrangement.
At this stage, there will be no requirement to interview, we are just looking for a brief proposal based on the requirements set out above.
There is no need to submit full proposals or detailed SLAs at this stage.
Budget
Our budget is around £50,000 Per Year.
Timeline
Please submit your response by 31/07/2025 @ 14:00
Contact and Submission
Responses and clarifications should be submitted via the following link:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cottsway/aspx/LoginHelp.
notice history
1 notice published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 039649-2025 |
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