Planning

Expression of Interest

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT

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Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 16:10

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth Secretariat, based in Marlborough House, London, England, is inviting suppliers to express interest in providing a Commonwealth Event Management Application to support the Secretariat's meetings and events. This procurement, classified under the Information technology services industry category (CPV: 72222300), is currently in the planning stage. The deadline to express interest is Noon GMT on 20 March 2025, and responses must be submitted via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the field of information technology services to grow their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given their suitability for the project. The Commonwealth Secretariat's focus on engaging suppliers for event management applications offers distinct growth potential for businesses adept in developing and implementing technology solutions for event coordination and management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest

Notice Description

Purpose of this Expression of Interest: The Commonwealth Secretariat seeks to hear from suppliers who are interested in providing a Commonwealth Event Management Application to support the Secretariat's meetings and events. To submit an expression of interest, interested parties must register on our e-tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/Home Project Reference: 655-2025 The Expressions of Interest responses must be returned via the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-procurement portal by Noon GMT on 20th March 2025. Note: The supplier guidance document to registering on the e-procurement portal is available on the Commonwealth Secretariat's tendering site https://tenders.thecommonwealth.org/aspx/BuyerProfiles - and accessible to all pre-registration. If you encounter any issues when registering on the Commonwealth Secretariat's e-tendering portal, please contact Customer Support at: email: Support@in-tend.co.uk / please cc: procurement@commonwealth.int The deadline for expressions of interest submission is Noon GMT on 20 March 2025 via the e-procurement portal .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe4c4c30-cd86-4734-89f7-7322680fd6df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d17f6b62-077d-42ce-8787-f65c4638a9cc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2025Expired
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
COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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