Planning

The Department for Business and Trade - Early Market Engagement Event for Multi-Vendor Marketplace Management System.

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS DIT)

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Planning

07 Mar 2023 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade is planning a tender titled "Early Market Engagement Event for Multi-Vendor Marketplace Management System" in the goods category, focusing on software package and information systems. This initiative aims to create a Multi-Vendor Marketplace Management System to host the Export Support Directory, facilitating UK-based firms seeking external support in international or domestic markets. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with an upcoming early market engagement event scheduled virtually on 22nd March 2023. Suppliers interested in participating must register before the deadline on 15th March.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Business and Trade presents a chance for businesses specializing in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to engage and potentially provide solutions for the envisaged Multi-Vendor Marketplace Management System. The planned procurement seeks to streamline service delivery by integrating disparate databases into a unified online tool accessible to clients. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the early market engagement event to gain insights about future procurement needs and help inform decision-making processes for both the buying organisation and potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

The Department for Business and Trade - Early Market Engagement Event for Multi-Vendor Marketplace Management System.

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") has a potential requirement for the provision of A Multi-Vendor Marketplace Management System to host the Export Support Directory, a single online tool which will include a range of providers supporting UK based firms which are seeking external support in international or domestic markets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") has a potential requirement for the provision of A Multi-Vendor Marketplace Management System to host the Export Support Directory, a single online tool which will include a range of providers supporting UK based firms which are seeking external support in international or domestic markets. DBT has not reached a final decision on the future of this requirement, and this early market engagement event is purely exploratory and does not commit DBT to future commercial activity. The future software solution will support existing service delivery teams refer their clients to external providers, which have been pre-vetted by the customer and listed on the directory. The tool will act as an interface for: DBT client businesses to shop with the pre-vetted service providers following a referral from DBT advisers. External providers to register on the directory and submit their documentation. DBT staff to maintain the directory including vetting and publishing provider listings. The current service delivers this requirement through multiple disparate databases across various geographical locations (markets), which are shared with external clients on an adhoc basis. The aim of this software will be to integrate the existing spreadsheets into a single database which can be accessed online and used by external clients. Clients can submit enquiries to providers through the tool. The tool has the facility for providers to login and communicate directly with clients. The main objectives of the early market engagement event: Suppliers have a better understanding of what DBT want to achieve for any future procurement, so we encourage suppliers to ask questions. DBT have a better understanding about what the market might be able to deliver, to help inform our future decision making. Suppliers will be asked to complete a request for information (RFI) after the event. Next steps: DBT will hold an early market engagement event virtually on MS teams on the Wednesday 22 March 2023 (2pm-3pm) and invite suppliers to register their interest to attend the event. Suppliers will be required to sign NDAs before attending the event. Please register for the event by emailing: commercialddat@trade.gov.uk Please note the deadline for requests to participate is 5pm on Wednesday 15 March. If you are unable to attend the event but are interested in this requirement, then please email: commercialddat@trade.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03aedd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006659-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Mar 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS DIT)
Contact Name
Sarah Critchlow
Contact Email
commercialddat@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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