Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - eProcurement Solution (including Tender Management and Contract Management)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2020 at 14:32

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03 Jun 2020 at 13:13

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03 Jun 2020 at 13:10

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03 Jun 2020 at 13:08

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03 Jun 2020 at 13:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is initiating a pre-market engagement titled "Pre-Market Engagement - eProcurement Solution (including Tender Management and Contract Management)" to explore suitable eProcurement solutions that enable online procurement and contract management. This engagement is currently in the planning stage and has a deadline for responses set for 10:00hrs on 30th June 2020. The contract is valued at £130,000 and is related to software packages and information systems. The Leicester-based council seeks to digitalise its services ahead of the expiration of its current contract, which is due in 2023.

This pre-market engagement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, especially those proficient in eProcurement and contract management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their innovative offerings may align with the council's objectives of embracing digitalisation. Interested parties should submit their insights and solutions via email to the council's contact point, Lorraine Dixon, to contribute to the shaping of future requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - eProcurement Solution (including Tender Management and Contract Management)

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (the Council) is looking for eProcurement solutions that provide for the procurement and management of contracts online. The Council is interested in understanding the current market, and whether suppliers can supply all of our requirements and what solutions suppliers can provide. As a principle the Council is embracing digitalisation of as many services as possible. The contract for the Council's current solution is due to expire in 2023. Before commencing a formal tender process, the Council is keen to seek market information from organisations that may have an interest or expertise in this field. The information provided will be used to help inform and shape the requirements in our specification. The deadline for responses to this pre-market engagement is no later than 10:00hrs 30/06/2020. Responses are to be submitted via email to Lorraine.dixon@leicester.gov.uk. To view the document for this opportunity please use the link provided below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4912092d-99a5-ea11-8103-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e217a7d-83e8-4778-a989-bcb554bb382a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5d080e-d447-4cfb-838f-a5167f6eb2a3
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2020Expired
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lorraine Dixon
Contact Email
lorraine.dixon@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164541219

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6TH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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