Planning

eMarketplace to Facilitate Tailend Spend

NEUPC LTD

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 09:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "eMarketplace to Facilitate Tailend Spend" is currently in the planning stage, led by NEUPC Ltd, headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom. This initiative, under the services category, aims to retender an existing framework for managing 'tailend spend' through an electronic marketplace with a proven supply chain. The procurement is anticipated to meet industry needs within the UK, with a substantial estimated value of £40,000,000. Key milestones include a market engagement step with a questionnaire and an online meeting, scheduled to be completed by 31st August 2025. The formal notice on this procurement will be published on 1st September 2025, with contracts expected to commence from 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic marketplace retailing and software supply services. Companies with a strong background in managing complex supply chains and delivering services on a framework agreement are well-positioned to compete. The focus on 'tailend spend' implies potential demand for innovative and efficient solutions in cost management and procurement processes, providing ample growth opportunities for capable vendors. Businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the UK public sector could benefit considerably from engaging in this competitive procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eMarketplace to Facilitate Tailend Spend

Notice Description

The NEUPC is seeking to retender a current framework which is in place for an eMarketplace to Facilitate Tailend Spend. The essential aspect of this framework is the eMarketplace with proven supply chain to deliver a wide range of 'tailend spend' requirements. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948939796

Planning Information

Engagement will take place using both a set questionnaire format and an optional online engagement meeting to be held 31st July. Questionnaire link is https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/enp/neupc-emarketplce-to-facilitate-tailend-spend-market-engageme-1 with details of meeting to be forwarded using contact details provided in the questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039817-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
a.hughes@neupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1134871756

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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