Planning

Digital Signature Software Soft Market Test

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Apr 2019 at 11:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2019 at 14:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Digital Signature Software Soft Market Test." This initiative aims to explore options for managing electronic signatures on commercial contracts, moving away from cumbersome paper-based methods. The relevant industry category falls under software packages and information systems, with a focus on IT services. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 4 April 2019. This tender encompasses deliveries within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, highlighting opportunities for suppliers in this geographical area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technology, especially those offering software solutions for document management and electronic signatures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the Council aims to investigate a range of innovative solutions. Companies with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract while helping Herefordshire Council streamline its procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Signature Software Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council have a large number of new commercial contracts with suppliers that are commissioned each year. Each contract needs a signature from the supplier and from Herefordshire Council. At the moment, we use a paper-based system which can be cumbersome in terms of printing to obtain written signatures and we also use electronic signatures which is not managed through any document signing software. Herefordshire Council would like to investigate the options and benefits of using Digital Signature Software for the signing of commercial contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf6af44f-754b-4477-bb78-356806078c2b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2019Expired
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

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