Planning

Traded Services Platform

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Nov 2021 at 13:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Nov 2021 at 09:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Traded Services Platform" tender, aimed at enhancing their online trading portal used for approximately 50 services provided to schools and educational settings. The engagement end date for interested suppliers is set for 20th December 2021. This applies to the software package and information systems industry category, particularly within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for suppliers skilled in developing user-friendly online platforms that can simplify complex customer journeys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative software solutions and those experienced in integrating invoicing systems compatible with Unit 4 Business World Agresso will find this tender particularly relevant. Suppliers who can demonstrate responsiveness and a commitment to continuous improvement will position themselves well for potential engagement with Wolverhampton City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traded Services Platform

Notice Description

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market to establish who the current traded services portal providers in the market are and likely costs and options. The PME will provide an opportunity for Wolverhampton City Council (CWC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market. Wolverhampton City Council currently trades around 50 services to schools and other educational settings within and beyond the city. This is currently done through an online trading portal. Current customers tell us that the customer journey is complex and cumbersome, and this has caused issues for trying to direct all transactions through the portal, leading to an inability to hold accurate overall data relating to the trading of services. We seek a user friendly, online solution with a provider that can commit to maintaining and modernising their platform, to avoid a dated platform with an overly complex customer journey. We would like to streamline and simplify our invoicing process; therefore, any potential solution should work with Unit 4 Business World Agresso. We require a supplier that is responsive, proactive and committed to continuous improvement in supporting us on our journey to transform and modernise the way well market and sell our traded services. Additional information: For further information please register your interest at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=97346305-8a47-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc95f238-5c11-48ec-ac2a-c4de349437cf
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
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
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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