Planning

Multi Functional Devices re-procurement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

11 Jul 2022 at 13:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the re-tendering of Multi Functional Devices. This initiative is classified under the Printing and Related Services industry and aims to enhance the authority's existing knowledge of the market in the UK. The engagement exercise commenced on 11th July 2022 and has a key milestone, with the engagement end date set for 25th July 2022, at 23:59:59. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate in this open engagement process to provide valuable feedback that will help finalise specifications and improve future plans.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in multifunctional devices and related services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the process is designed to encourage market engagement and collaboration. Businesses that can showcase innovative solutions and effective service delivery methodologies will benefit from this procurement, which aims to deliver best-in-class services across a broad geographical area, including the UK and overseas territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Functional Devices re-procurement

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority are re-tendering its multifunctional devices. This questionnaire has been designed to be our market engagement tool and is intended to build upon our existing knowledge of the market in the UK. Throughout the engagement exercise, we hope to use the information and feedback we receive to help us: 1) finalise our specification, 2) develop our plans for the future of multifunctional devices and 3) deliver best-in-class services. This is an open engagement exercise in which any potential providers can participate. WMCA wishes to better understand the landscape in which we will procure these services. Additional information: The market engagement questionnaire and the draft specification can be obtained from the eTendering portal - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk click on "Current Opportunities" To access the documents, all interested parties need to register on our e-tendering portal. Registration is free of charge and takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Further details can be obtained by following the instructions in the below link: https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf If you have already registered with our Bravo Portal, this may be a good opportunity for you to review and update your contact details, this will ensure that opportunities are linked to the correct individuals within your organisation. Please note that you will not be able to participate in this opportunity if you have not registered on the portal. All clarification questions should be submitted via the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171cb5a7-447b-4d9a-bc3c-82b069e12dcb
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and 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
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Julia Zhang
Contact Email
julia.zhang@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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