Scope
Reference
25-X-02
Description
NS&I is currently going through a transformation programme, with new key suppliers working to significantly update our operating model, including customer-facing services like our websites and apps, and our call centre, as well as critical systems like our core banking engine.
As part of our transformation programme, we have identified a requirement for our key suppliers to have in place (or put in place) an Enterprise Data Management (EDM) or similar cataloguing tooling solution.
NS&I has been considering the use of Enterprise Data Management at a strategic enterprise-wide level, and has determined that there may be significant benefit to adopting a single common EDM tool, and asking all of our strategic suppliers to utilise this platform.
At present, NS&I does not have a singular view of which of the EDM tools on the market it may have a preference for. Therefore this RFI process is being conducted, to help NS&I understand the solutions that may be available. The RFI will be conducted during November, with a view to NS&I being able to express a preference for an EDM tool before the end of the year.
For the avoidance of doubt, this is not a formal public tender process and will not result in the award of a contract (or contracts) by NS&I. This process is an RFI for information purposes only, intended to help NS&I understand, and form a view on, the solutions available on the market.
The requirement to sub-contract / license an appropriate tool, based on the preference NS&I may indicate following this process, would remain with our key suppliers.
Contract 1. C1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,233 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2027 to 1 January 2028
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- User choice contract
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Supplier
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- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNND-6641-HYPZ
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awd
se18lj
United Kingdom
Email: awd@awd.awd
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Mandatory exclusion grounds:
Organised crime - inside the UK
Overriding public interest in awarding the contract to this excluded supplier: To construct, maintain or operate critical national infrastructure
Description of how the overriding public interest applies:
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Contract 1. C1
Contracting authority
NS&I
- Companies House: 05054421
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
United Kingdom
Email: awd@awd.awd
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Scotland