This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Apr 2019 at 10:25

AwardUpdate

29 Apr 2019 at 11:54

Award

29 Apr 2019 at 08:08

TenderAmendment

09 Oct 2018 at 09:57

TenderAmendment

08 Oct 2018 at 10:38

Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "eSourcing Platform" is being conducted by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for the provision of a securely hosted online eSourcing procurement solution, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category. The contract, valued at £10 million, is currently at the Award stage with effective dates running from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2023. The tender was published on October 3, 2018, with its submission period closing on November 2, 2018. CCS is located at 9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services and software development sectors. Companies capable of providing comprehensive eSourcing solutions, including those experienced in API integration, compliance with public procurement regulations, and capable of ensuring robust reporting and communication frameworks will find themselves well-suited to compete. The method employed for this procurement is an open procedure, allowing SMEs and large enterprises alike to engage in the bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

eSourcing Platform

Notice Description

CCS has established a commercial vehicle for the provision of securely hosted online eSourcing procurement solution(s). This requirement was acquired as a software service. The solution(s) allow end to end management sourcing activity in full compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, national legislation and be flexible enough to undertake subsequent revisions in the future. The solution(s) shall: * Support API approach to create a seamless solution, working in conjunction with existing CCS technological solutions. * Ensure all solutions have capability to work in conjunction with each other, if more than one solution procured. * Provide a single point of contact for users and suppliers. * Provide comprehensive, reliable audit trails, process reporting and other related transparency controls. * Ensure traceable supplier communications. * Export and import content data efficiently. * Be user friendly in terms of navigation, ensuring all tasks maximise efficiency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41c18dca-71a1-43dc-9ce0-811f6a4c7780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5c730f-01f8-48c6-8c1f-516dce69129c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BravoSolution UK Limited

NQC LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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