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Provision of Catalogue Marketplace System

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is overseeing the procurement process for the "Provision of Catalogue Marketplace System," focusing on information systems or technology planning services. This project entails creating a marketplace platform enabling customers to browse, select, and purchase products through a catalogue. Suppliers will have the ability to upload content freely. The procurement stage is complete, transitioning from planning to the award, with significant updates occurring in March and May 2025, and the contract period running from 1st December 2023 until 30th November 2026. The procurement method utilised is a single tender action, specifically a direct method under the threshold, with a total contract value of £2,407,100 GBP. The platform will serve customers in a wide range of locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and numerous countries worldwide.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technology planning and information systems. Companies specialising in digital marketplace solutions or e-commerce platforms are particularly well-suited to participate, as they can leverage existing expertise and infrastructure to deliver the required services. Moreover, expanding service offerings to a diverse global market can enhance their business growth and revenue. Although this contract is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, its implementation can foster partnerships and collaborations, providing avenues for innovation and increased competitiveness in the technology services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catalogue Marketplace System

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is for the provision of a 'marketplace' platform which allows Customers to browse, select and purchase products via a catalogue. In addition, the platform will be able to host suppliers who will have the ability to upload content as often as they wish.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab17016f-fbac-4e84-9d43-d6f8098fb75d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5f8198-8827-4e55-adcb-ebbb526a54c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,407,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,784,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCATO SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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