Tender

Regulatory and Enforcement Services Case Management Software - Soft Market Testing

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Sep 2021 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise aimed at gathering information regarding Regulatory and Enforcement Services Case Management Software. The process was initiated on 3rd September 2021, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 19th September 2021. The tender falls under the software package and information systems category and is classified as an open procedure above threshold. The contract is projected to commence on 1st April 2023 and extend through to 31st March 2027, with delivery expected at the Council's address in Berkshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the software development and enforcement solutions sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as they are encouraged to express their interest and submit completed questionnaires online. This engagement could lead to potential partnerships or future contracts with Reading Borough Council, fostering growth and innovation within these industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulatory and Enforcement Services Case Management Software - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council are completing a Soft market test exercise for the provision of Regulatory and Enforcement Software. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. This process is solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 19th September 2021. Interested parties are invited to submit a completed questionnaire. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Additional information: Soft market testing questionnaire available on the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb7ced3-72da-47fc-b997-a059ff54af55
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emily Chomicz
Contact Email
emily.chomicz@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01189373232

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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