Tender

Early Market Engagement for the Provision of a Tree Management Database and Management System

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is currently engaged in an early market engagement process for the provision of a Tree Management Database and Management System, identified by tender ID WSC/2178/2019. This process is part of their initiative to understand market capabilities and explore how to best structure future contracts. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is set for 17:00 on 13 December 2019. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a contract value estimated at £15,000 and a minimum of £5,000. The prospective contract period is from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024, and the procurement method being employed is an open procedure, with activities centred in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT software suppliers, particularly those experienced in developing similar systems, to contribute innovative solutions for tree management. Businesses that focus on software development and data management are especially well-suited to compete in this engagement process. By participating, companies can potentially influence the future direction of the council's digital infrastructure while expanding their market presence within public sector contracts. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out for clarification via the council's correspondence options.

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Notice Title

Early Market Engagement for the Provision of a Tree Management Database and Management System

Notice Description

The deadline for submitting a response is 1700 hours on 13 December, 2019. West Suffolk Council invites expressions of interest from experienced IT software suppliers for the supply of a new tree data base and management system. The former council's of St Edmundsbury BC and Forest Heath DC, which merged to create West Suffolk Council in April 2019 both ran a version of Arbortrack. In 2016, with the merger of service delivery by a single management team, the two Arbortrack systems were combined and updated. As part of any future update/supply of a replacement system we will expect that the data on the current system will be transferred onto the new system At this point in time we are not looking to formally tender any services but are canvassing for expressions of interest from the software industry to obtain a better understanding of the market and how best to package any future offer. The Council are keen to understand through this Early Market Engagement what the market could offer and how best to package any future contracts, it should be noted that at this point in time the Council are not looking to formally tender. The Council Expects to make informed decision on our procurement routes through this market engagement exercise. Further details can be found in the 'My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. Clarification questions must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: The deadline for submitting a response is 1700 hours on 13 December, 2019. West Suffolk Council invites expressions of interest from experienced IT software suppliers for the supply of a new tree data base and management system. The former council's of St Edmundsbury BC and Forest Heath DC, which merged to create West Suffolk Council in April 2019 both ran a version of Arbortrack. In 2016, with the merger of service delivery by a single management team, the two Arbortrack systems were combined and updated. As part of any future update/supply of a replacement system we will expect that the data on the current system will be transferred onto the new system At this point in time we are not looking to formally tender any services but are canvassing for expressions of interest from the software industry to obtain a better understanding of the market and how best to package any future offer. The Council are keen to understand through this Early Market Engagement what the market could offer and how best to package any future contracts, it should be noted that at this point in time the Council are not looking to formally tender. The Council Expects to make informed decision on our procurement routes through this market engagement exercise. Further details can be found in the "My Tenders" area of this website, by selecting the "View Details" button for this project. Clarification questions must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbb02c4a-93d7-419b-b461-7690868befb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4165e209-99ea-40f9-855c-0cc1277c03b8
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284757310

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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