Planning

ICT: Specialist Applications: eSourcing Platform

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

13 Aug 2021 at 14:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an eSourcing platform, titled "ICT: Specialist Applications: eSourcing Platform." This initiative aims to enhance sourcing functionality post-merger between the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). The engagement end date is set for 12 September 2021. The procurement falls under the procurement software package category and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT procurement software and related support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing comprehensive sourcing platforms, offer end-to-end training, and provide ongoing technical support—especially those based in the UK—will be well-suited to compete. The potential for a significant contract following this planning phase could facilitate substantial growth for participating businesses in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT: Specialist Applications: eSourcing Platform

Notice Description

Following a recent merger between the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the newly formed Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) seeks to deploy a single eSourcing platform for the newly formed department. High level requirements are noted below. Functional: - Comprehensive end-to-end sourcing functionality compliant with PCR2015 and integrated with https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ - Contract management function including register, eSignature, amendments & KPI toolsets. - Pipeline Planning with multiple sourcing workflows and delegated signoff, that meets Cabinet Office MVP requirements - Supplier management capability - Supplier Portal enabling potential suppliers to register and respond to opportunities - Up to 1500 users with varying access requirements (e.g. those conducting end to end procurement exercises, those managing contracts only) Non Functional - ISO/IEC 27001:2013 - Minimum of SC clearance for all individuals interacting with the FCDO data - We need the system to have access to published, well-documented Application Programming Interfaces (API), Web and REST services - Pen Test from certified check company. - Access Control Policy outlining and controlling all user permissions - Security Management Plan - Support Multi Factor authentication (MFA) and single sign on - Compliant with data protection legislation - Named UK data centre, with all processing capability and call centre support within EU and UK - Documented threat management processes and tools. Implementation & Training - Bidders will be asked to demonstrate minimum viable product (MVP) as part of any procurement exercise and be potentially be able to deploy into a live environment within 6 months of contract - Capability to supply end to end training on the platform, including train the trainer and comprehensive documentation. Maintenance, support, system updates - 1st level support for end-users - All support must be handled by UK based teams Additional information: Scope of supply includes: Full implementation Training Data migration support Ongoing technical support and consultancy System upgrades Detail provided in section 3 - Description is not an exhaustive list of requirements. The Authority requests notes of interest in a potential procurement exercise within seven (7) working days of the publication of this notice. At the expiry of this deadline, the Authority will commence pre-tender engagement with interested suppliers, which may involve, but will not be limited to; disclosure of the work in progress requirement set, demonstration of supplier offerings and review of potential contractual arrangements. NOTE: This notice is for information only. The Contracting Authority may or may not subsequently publish a formal contract opportunity notice in the future. The Contracting Authority may, without prejudice, use feedback from the responses and demos to help inform the development of the potential requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05bd9a-554a-4a79-bfea-a4ff5bfd6e60
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2021Expired
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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.waddell@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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