Tender

Pre Market Engagement exercise for comprehensive PDF solution

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth Secretariat is undertaking a Pre Market Engagement exercise for a comprehensive PDF solution, classified under the IT software package category (CPV code 48517000). This exercise is not a formal request for a proposal. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at services and conducted below the threshold. Interested parties must register on the Secretariat's e-procurement portal (In Tend) to participate. The tender is currently in the active stage with a tender period ending on 25th October 2024 at 15:00 BST. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 1st November 2024 and conclude on 31st October 2025. The project is situated in London, UK, with specific delivery addresses including the postal code SW1Y 5HX.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in IT software solutions, especially those with expertise in PDF management and related software, will find this engagement exercise highly relevant. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, providing equal opportunities for businesses to showcase their capabilities. Organisations looking to expand their client portfolio and establish a relationship with the Commonwealth Secretariat will benefit from participating in this pre-market engagement.

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Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement exercise for comprehensive PDF solution

Notice Description

Pre Market Engagement exercise for comprehensive PDF solution. PLEASE NOTE - this is not a formal request for a proposal. Additional information: Registration on the Secretariat's e-procurement portal (In Tend) is required to participate in this Pre Market Engagement exercise Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1b1c4b-e98a-4e4d-b73f-0db10db2fe80
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT 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
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5HX
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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