Planning

Soft Market Test for Housing Management Software Solution

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Feb 2021 at 09:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Housing Management Software Solution. The title of the tender is "Soft Market Test for Housing Management Software Solution," aimed at gathering insights into the market's capacity to deliver this service. Responses to this engagement are due by 12 noon on 9th March 2021. The project is set to fulfil the needs of internal users and housing tenants in the Peterborough area, with an anticipated implementation by the end of 2021 or start of 2022. The industry classification falls under software package suites (CPV code: 48422000), and this initiative is part of a broader attempt to foster a more innovative and cost-effective procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and potential providers from diverse sectors, including charities and social enterprises, that are keen to engage in housing management solutions. The council is not seeking competitive bids at this stage but is inviting creative ideas and suggestions to inform their future procurement strategies. Businesses able to demonstrate innovative approaches, cost-effective delivery options, and those with relevant experience in housing management systems will be particularly well-suited to respond, thereby positioning themselves favourably for future involvement in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Housing Management Software Solution

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council (PCC) is seeking to procure a Housing Management System for internal users across the local authorities and housing tenants across the Peterborough area. It is envisaged that the new system will be ready to use by the end of 2021/ start of 2022. Potential providers are invited to respond to the questions in Part 7 concerning the proposed service to be procured. Responses to these questions may be used to inform our commissioning approach to the tender exercise. In order to make an informed decision on the best form of tender we are looking to the market to: Suggest innovative and cost-effective delivery solutions, which may inform our specification development. Inform our thinking regarding commercial considerations of providing Housing Management System. Ascertain a clear understanding of the market's interest, capacity and experience to deliver the service. Understand the optimum way of procuring that will enable a wide cross section of the supply market to bid, including charities, social enterprises, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) and new entrants to the market. Please note that this is not a call for competition, neither is it a procurement exercise but an opportunity for Peterborough City Council to better understand the supply market for providers to showcase their ideas. Response date Please submit all responses through the SourceDogg system by 12 noon on the 09th March 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b21b4e0b-70fb-4b32-84a7-19c081b47a4e
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

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Rees
Contact Email
simon.rees@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01733 384620

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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