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Procure to Pay system - Request for information - 2022

BRITISH COUNCIL

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28 Jun 2022 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a "Procure to Pay system" aimed at enhancing the efficiency of their procurement processes. This initiative falls under the services industry and is located in London, United Kingdom, specifically at 1 Redman Place, Stratford. The open procedure procurement method allows interested parties to engage in this process, which is active and published on 28th June 2022. The deadline for expressions of interest in this RFI is 8th July 2022, with the contract period envisaged to commence from 9th July 2022 until 10th July 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in procurement software and project management solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative automation and user-friendly systems that cater to the entire procurement lifecycle will be well-positioned to compete. The tender invites small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, which can lead to enhanced visibility and potential partnerships, ultimately contributing to business growth in this competitive sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procure to Pay system - Request for information - 2022

Notice Description

The British Council is currently seeking market intelligence on systems to efficiently manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle which would in turn provide visibility and support informed decisions, whilst providing control & compliance. Automation and user experience are key to help drive adoption and maximise opportunities. At this stage we are not looking for a detailed plan or delivery proposal as this will be requested at the Request for Proposal/Invitation to Tender stage (if any). However, it would be helpful if you could also provide an indicative estimate of cost (not a quotation) and likely timescales required to deliver the project described above. Please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/Home for further information. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest for this RFI, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil You will need to login (or register and then login) before you can express an interest RFI and share information requested. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ac9468-96f0-433b-9e88-ef256df43643
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3444d8-ae0c-4285-b07d-b9005fe9417a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48331000 - Project management software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2022 - 10 Jul 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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