Tender

Income Management System - Market Engagement

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

11 Mar 2020 at 13:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Suffolk Sourcing, focusing on the development of an Income Management System through a market engagement initiative. This tender falls under the services category within the software package and information systems industry and is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement method is based on an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 25 March 2020, and the anticipated contract period starting on 1 May 2020 and lasting until 30 April 2025. The total estimated value of this opportunity is £80,000, with a minimum value of £40,000.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for software organisations, particularly those specialising in recruitment, HR, learning and development, and payroll systems. Businesses that can offer flexible solutions and demonstrate a strong understanding of market needs will be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. The market engagement phase encourages inclusivity, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute insights that could shape the final tender specifications and possibly lead to a more comprehensive understanding of market capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Income Management System - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Before considering the need for a formal tender process, we are keen to seek market information from software organisations, which will be used to help inform our decision making and shape the requirements in our specification. We are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can provide the modules that we currently use (Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development and Payroll) and are not averse to using different solutions for each of these requirements. We are committed to fairness and transparency in all our procurement activity. Responding to this market engagement will not place you in a more favourable position at any tender stage, and likewise, declining to respond will not disadvantage you. The responses received will only be used for the purposes of background information which informs our specification and procurement route options appraisal and will not be used for selection or award purposes in any tender process. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Before considering the need for a formal tender process, we are keen to seek market information from software organisations, which will be used to help inform our decision making and shape the requirements in our specification. We are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can provide the modules that we currently use (Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development and Payroll) and are not averse to using different solutions for each of these requirements. We are committed to fairness and transparency in all our procurement activity. Responding to this market engagement will not place you in a more favourable position at any tender stage, and likewise, declining to respond will not disadvantage you. The responses received will only be used for the purposes of background information which informs our specification and procurement route options appraisal and will not be used for selection or award purposes in any tender process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d95eab-14d4-46fa-9fef-96832c2267bb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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