Tender

QU145 - Market Sounding Exercise for Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP] System

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jul 2018 at 12:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is initiating a tender process for a Market Sounding Exercise focused on the procurement of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. The tender, referenced as QU145, aims to gather insights into available ERP solutions, estimate costs, and assess vendor experience, particularly in serving small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The soft market testing is actively taking place in Birmingham, West Midlands, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 Noon on 14th August 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development and implementation, especially those specialising in ERP solutions. Companies with experience in delivering tailored software for SMEs will be well-suited to engage with this market sounding exercise. Participation may enable these businesses to influence the procurement approach of Birmingham City Council and position themselves favourably for upcoming contracts related to the ERP system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU145 - Market Sounding Exercise for Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP] System

Notice Description

Acivico would like to invite suppliers to engage in a soft market testing exercise for our upcoming Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution procurement. The purpose of this soft market testing exercise is for Acivico to: o Determine the ERP solutions that are currently available o Determine the Best ERP solution that fits our requirements o Find out the estimated costs of delivery and implementation o Find out the experience the market has in delivering solutions to SME's similar to Acivico. Suppliers are invited to help shape and inform Acivico's approach for acquiring and implementing an ERP solution prior to a full procurement exercise. Additional information and the soft market testing questionnaire are available through In-Tend - the Councils eProcurement portal. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a potential bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the soft market testing documents and questionnaire. Your completed questionnaire should be returned by 12:00 Noon on the 14th August 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham 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/dca84f9d-e86e-4fd0-8bfb-bb093a6bcfda
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 2ZH
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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