Planning

SOFT MARKET TEST - Asset management software solution

ONWARD GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

18 Apr 2023 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, ONWARD GROUP LIMITED, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, is conducting a planning stage tender titled "SOFT MARKET TEST - Asset management software solution" in the software package and information systems industry category. The tender opportunity is about seeking expressions of interest from software companies to provide an asset management software solution for managing green spaces and communal areas in Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire regions. The engagement end date for this tender is on 1st May 2023.

This tender offers an opportunity for software companies with expertise in asset management solutions to compete for providing services that include recording and monitoring assets, ensuring data security, offering cost-effective licensing, enabling spend tracking, and providing access via smartphones and tablets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities in the software industry would be well-suited to participate in this planning stage tender initiated by ONWARD GROUP LIMITED.

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Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TEST - Asset management software solution

Notice Description

This is a soft market test exercise only. Onward Homes Environmental Services Team manage the green spaces, communal areas, trees, etc. in and around the Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancashire regions that are owned by Onward Homes. Onward Homes is seeking expressions of interest for software companies who can provide an asset management software solution. The solution would need to allow for circa 60 operational staff to access the system. The system should have capabilities to allow for further staff to access the system or provide an open license. Onward is currently seeking expressions of interest from competent suppliers who are able to provide the following services: - Ability to supply a software solution related to recording and monitoring assets within the Environmental Services Team - A robust information security process to ensure data is managed carefully - A cost effective licensing solution - The ability to track spend and information on individual items within the asset list to support in cost management - The ability to access the solution via a smartphone and/or tablet such as an iPad Interested parties should contact the named person on this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e619a80-8615-4acd-8976-d858ea1fe6b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254b52b6-c45c-4014-a6bc-f33b55af5b61
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ONWARD GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QY
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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