Planning

Request For Information - Secure File Data Transfer System Herefordshire Council

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jan 2021 at 15:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Herefordshire Council, which aims to gather information regarding the provision of a Secure File Data Transfer System. This Request for Information (RFI) is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 16 February 2021. The opportunity falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The geographical location relevant to this tender is Hereford in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Interested parties can view the tender documents through the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services or secure data solutions. Businesses capable of providing innovative data transfer systems that comply with local authority requirements will be well positioned to engage with the council's needs. The output from this RFI will inform Herefordshire Council's future procurement approach, creating pathways for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure contracts in upcoming processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request For Information - Secure File Data Transfer System Herefordshire Council

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is currently reviewing the provision of its Secure File Data Transfer System and have engaged Hoople Ltd, a company owned and influenced by Herefordshire Council, to support this activity. In developing our plans to meet this requirement we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI). The output from this RFI will be used to assist the council in determining the approach they take for Local Authority and Schools process for transferring secure data in the future and seeks to identify similarities and differences between Providers in the market, and additionally gain a greater understanding of specific Providers' abilities to supply data transfer system that meets the needs of Herefordshire Council. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3366b4d-fd06-4e3c-8d04-7fbb9e061ef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f8e3f3-bd34-4439-ab92-7c51a759003a
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, VCSE
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
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Phillip Clayton
Contact Email
phillip.clayton2@hoopleltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432260409

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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