Planning

E-Sourcing platform

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

13 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in the UK is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "E-Sourcing platform". This initiative, classified under the procurement software package category (CPV code 48490000), aims to implement a comprehensive eSourcing platform to enhance their operational capabilities following a recent departmental merger. Although a formal contract opportunity notice has yet to be published, interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest within seven working days of the notice date, with a future notice expected on 1st November 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those experienced with procurement systems and compliant with ISO/IEC standards. Companies that can offer comprehensive end-to-end sourcing functionality, supplier management tools, and robust data protection services will be particularly well-suited to compete. Providing additional services such as implementation, training, and ongoing support are also essential capabilities that could enhance a supplier’s competitiveness in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Sourcing platform

Notice Description

Following a recent merger between the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the newly formed Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) seeks to deploy a single eSourcing platform for the newly formed department. High level requirements are noted below. Functional: * Comprehensive end-to-end sourcing functionality compliant with PCR2015 and integrated with https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ * Contract management function including register, eSignature, amendments & KPI toolsets. * Pipeline Planning with multiple sourcing workflows and delegated signoff, that meets Cabinet Office MVP requirements * Supplier management capability * Supplier Portal enabling potential suppliers to register and respond to opportunities * Up to 1500 users with varying access requirements (e.g. those conducting end to end procurement exercises, those managing contracts only) Non Functional * ISO/IEC 27001:2013 * Minimum of SC clearance for all individuals interacting with the FCDO data * We need the system to have access to published, well-documented Application Programming Interfaces (API), Web and REST services * Pen Test from certified check company. * Access Control Policy outlining and controlling all user permissions * Security Management Plan * Support Multi Factor authentication (MFA) and single sign on * Compliant with data protection legislation * Named UK data centre, with all processing capability and call centre support within EU and UK * Documented threat management processes and tools. Implementation & Training * Bidders will be asked to demonstrate minimum viable product (MVP) as part of any procurement exercise and be potentially be able to deploy into a live environment within 6 months of contract * Capability to supply end to end training on the platform, including train the trainer and comprehensive documentation. Maintenance, support, system updates * 1st level support for end-users * All support must be handled by UK based teams

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of supply includes: Full implementation Training Data migration support Ongoing technical support and consultancy System upgrades Detail provided in section II.1.4 is not an exhaustive list of requirements. The Authority requests notes of interest in a potential procurement exercise within seven (7) working days of the publication of this notice. At the expiry of this deadline, the Authority will commence pre-tender engagement with interested suppliers, which may involve, but will not be limited to; disclosure of the work in progress requirement set, demonstration of supplier offerings and review of potential contractual arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d4ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019835-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.waddell@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070080932

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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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