Planning

Soft Market Test: Treasury Management System

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Nov 2021 at 07:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a Treasury Management System, which is classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The tender, titled "Soft Market Test: Treasury Management System," is aimed at engaging potential suppliers to express their interest by providing relevant documentation. The engagement end date is set for 23 February 2022, and expressions of interest should be submitted via The Chest platform, where further instructions regarding documentation requirements are specified.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT consulting, particularly those that can provide off-the-shelf treasury management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is keen to understand a broad range of solutions and pricing options available in the market. Businesses that can demonstrate their capabilities in system implementation, ongoing support, and service delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further discussions and procurement opportunities with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test: Treasury Management System

Notice Description

The Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations able to provide an off-the shelf treasury management system. Key requirements document attached. If you are interested in providing such a system to the Council, you should express your interest in the advert on the Chest, and upload supporting material to the Soft Market Test event by the deadline. Supporting Material may include: outline service description / specification (system, implementation support, after sales service / ongoing support, exit support), breakdown of pricing options and ball-park annual cost, standard terms and conditions of contract, etc., whether you can provide this system through a framework agreement (such as Crown Commercial Service, ESPO, YPO, etc.). This is not a quotation exercise. The Council may use the information submitted to invite companies for further discussions, write a specification for a quotation exercise, or any other reason connected with the furtherance of the procurement of a Treasury Management System. Please include a statement with your submitted documents setting out what is to be treated as commercially sensitive, why, and for how long. Please note, any questions and answers raised during the advert period will not be responded to Additional information: Do not contact the buyer direct. You must go to the Chest and express your interest via the system. Any questions raised during the advert period will not be responded to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3749015-3844-49e0-b6e7-39b4268e1b1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c64fcc2-7857-49ca-b738-5d559503e3b1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2022Expired
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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9UX
Post Town
Liverpool
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
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
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

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