Planning

E-Procurement Tool - Soft Market Test

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Sep 2018 at 10:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking to procure an E-Procurement tool through a Soft Market Test to gather input on the scoping of this opportunity. The planning stage of this procurement process is currently ongoing, with key engagement feedback due by 26th September 2018. This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with the delivery address located in Chelmsford, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and procurement solutions, particularly those capable of providing Sourcing, Contract Management, and Supplier Relationship Management modules. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council's intent to receive feedback from suppliers who may wish to respond to a future invitation to tender. Interested parties should prepare a brief summary outlining their capabilities and indicative costs, which will assist Essex County Council in refining its requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Procurement Tool - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Essex County Council is aiming to procure an E-Procurement tool which combines Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management modules. ECC are seeking input from the market to inform the scoping of a procurement opportunity. Please see the attached document for further details Additional information: We would welcome feedback from suppliers, who would anticipate responding to an invitation to tender, in relation to the above identified needs in a brief summary (No more than 750 words) and where possible indicative costs. Responses should be submitted to Tracey Watts, tracey.watts@essex.gov.uk, no later than 26th September 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-041c10e8-541a-4a2a-ba16-f194099d7f54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed6b223-74c2-447a-ba6e-2396abe94e77
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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