Planning

Procurement Contract Lifecycle Management Solution

WHG

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Planning

12 Dec 2023 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Procurement Contract Lifecycle Management Solution" is at the planning stage. The buying organisation, whg, a Body governed by public law based in Walsall, United Kingdom, is looking to procure a procurement software package in the goods category. The tender ID is DN702727. The process involves identifying potential suppliers for the provision of the solution via an Expression of Interest. Relevant dates include a briefing presentation on 18th January 2024, questionnaire submissions by 15th January 2024, and potential interviews/demos on 20th & 21st February 2024.

This tender by whg for a Contract Lifecycle Management Solution creates an opportunity for software companies specialising in procurement solutions. The process involves multiple stages, from initial market research to potential interviews/demonstrations. Suppliers must submit their Expression of Interest document by 15th January 2024 through the Pro-Contract system. This opportunity is suited for suppliers interested in providing innovative software solutions to a public sector entity focusing on efficient procurement practices and compliance with regulations.

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Notice Title

Procurement Contract Lifecycle Management Solution

Notice Description

The objectives of this Prior Information Notice, is to identify potential suppliers for the 'Provision of a Contract Lifecycle Management Solution' and to invite them to submit an "Expression of Interest". This PIN shall enable market research/ supplier engagement and facilitate whg in developing its sourcing strategy. whg's procurement activity is regulated by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015 Regs) and shall soon be regulated by The Procurement Act 2023, which shall supersede the PCR 2015 Regs. Please follow link to tender portal for associated documents. Potential suppliers who respond to this PIN shall be invited to a briefing presentation, hosted by whg via Microsoft Teams on 18th January 2024 from 11:00 until 12:30, where whg shall present and discuss in more detail its objectives and requirements and provide the opportunity for interested suppliers to ask questions. 1. Following the presentation whg shall issue a questionnaire to further explore the market potential to fulfil these requirements. 2. Following the return of the completed questionnaires, whg may invite potential suppliers to an interview/ system demonstration. Where a significant volume of questionnaires are received, whg shall reserve the right to cap the number of interviews/system demonstrations to those whom from the questionnaire responses have demonstrated having an existing system offering that best meets the majority of the key output objectives, with preference given to those who have confirmed effective use in the regulated sector of their solution. The proposed dates for these interviews/ demonstrations are 20th & 21st February 2024. 3. Responding to this PIN will not automatically lead to invitations to the supplier engagement activities, whg specific requirements must be considered when responding. 4. Potential suppliers shall not be prejudiced by any response to this PIN or failure to respond. This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement and does not constitute a commitment by whg to undertake a procurement exercise. Inclusion of any potential supplier in any supplier engagement entails no obligation on the part of the contracting authority concerning the award or conclusion of any contract or order. 5. This PIN is being used to facilitate developing the sourcing strategy. Where whg elects to proceed to sourcing a solution, this may be in the form of a tender or via an existing framework agreement. At this current time it is envisaged that the opportunity will not be subdivided into lots. 6. In the event that whg decides to formally commence the procurement of a Contract Lifecycle management Solution and elects to conduct its own tender process, a separate contract notice shall be issued. If a contract notice is published, whg may rely on the publication of this PIN to reduce the timescales for the procurement in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. 7. Potential suppliers shall be solely responsible for any costs which they incur as a result of participating in any aspect of this market testing exercise. 8. All 'Expressions of Interest' must be submitted through the Pro-Contract 'Housing Procurement Portal' [link above] by fully completing and uploading the document attached to the portal 'Expression of Interest Response -- Project Scheduler Solution' by no later than 12.00 noon (GMT) on 15th January 2024. Please see the portal for attached document 'Additional Information'. Should you experience any technical difficulties in using the Pro-Contract system, please contact the supplier support helpline on 03300050352.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please follow link to tender portal for associated documents. Potential suppliers who respond to this PIN shall be invited to a briefing presentation, hosted by whg via Microsoft Teams on 18th January 2024 from 11:00 until 12:30, where whg shall present and discuss in more detail its objectives and requirements and provide the opportunity for interested suppliers to ask questions. 1. Following the presentation whg shall issue a questionnaire to further explore the market potential to fulfil these requirements. 2. Following the return of the completed questionnaires, whg may invite potential suppliers to an interview/ system demonstration. Where a significant volume of questionnaires are received, whg shall reserve the right to cap the number of interviews/system demonstrations to those whom from the questionnaire responses have demonstrated having an existing system offering that best meets the majority of the key output objectives, with preference given to those who have confirmed effective use in the regulated sector of their solution. The proposed dates for these interviews/ demonstrations are 20th & 21st February 2024. 3. Responding to this PIN will not automatically lead to invitations to the supplier engagement activities, whg specific requirements must be considered when responding. 4. Potential suppliers shall not be prejudiced by any response to this PIN or failure to respond. This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement and does not constitute a commitment by whg to undertake a procurement exercise. Inclusion of any potential supplier in any supplier engagement entails no obligation on the part of the contracting authority concerning the award or conclusion of any contract or order. 5. This PIN is being used to facilitate developing the sourcing strategy. Where whg elects to proceed to sourcing a solution, this may be in the form of a tender or via an existing framework agreement. At this current time it is envisaged that the opportunity will not be subdivided into lots. 6. In the event that whg decides to formally commence the procurement of a Contract Lifecycle management Solution and elects to conduct its own tender process, a separate contract notice shall be issued. If a contract notice is published, whg may rely on the publication of this PIN to reduce the timescales for the procurement in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. 7. Potential suppliers shall be solely responsible for any costs which they incur as a result of participating in any aspect of this market testing exercise. 8. All 'Expressions of Interest' must be submitted through the Pro-Contract 'Housing Procurement Portal' [link above] by fully completing and uploading the document attached to the portal 'Expression of Interest Response -- Project Scheduler Solution' by no later than 12.00 noon (GMT) on 15th January 2024. Please see the portal for attached document 'Additional Information'. Should you experience any technical difficulties in using the Pro-Contract system, please contact the supplier support helpline on 03300050352.

Renewal: TBC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04250a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036564-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 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
WHG
Contact Name
Mrs S Moore
Contact Email
procurement@whgrp.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1AB
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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