Tender

Soft Market Test - Document Management System

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

26 Jul 2023 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, has issued a tender titled "Soft Market Test - Document Management System" in the goods industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 16th August 2023 and a contract period starting on 17th August 2023. The location of the procurement is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), inviting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide a Document Management System integrated with the buyer's Microsoft 365 Platform. Companies well-suited to compete are those offering solutions aligned with a 'Microsoft First' approach. The procurement process aims to help the buying organisation, Torus, leverage its Microsoft investment. Businesses interested in growth through public procurement in the technology sector should consider participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Document Management System

Notice Description

Torus are seeking input from the market via a soft market testing exercise in relation to a potential forthcoming procurement exercise to procure a Document Management System. As Torus has a 'Microsoft First' approach, we are looking at a Document Management Solution that can be integrated with our Microsoft 356 Platform helping to further realise value from our Microsoft Investment. Torus reserves the right to hold further soft market testing meetings for interested organisations that respond to this soft market testing to further support this exercise. Please note that Torus retains sole discretion as to which (if any) interested organisations it will invite to soft market testing meetings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d134c80-7b4e-4f62-92bd-df5a4b3c522a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2023 - 18 Aug 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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