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Preliminary Market Engagement for E-Procurement System

BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 11:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process spearheaded by Bromford Flagship Livewest Limited (BFL) involves a preliminary market engagement for an e-procurement system. The organisation seeks input from suppliers for developing a modern, cloud-based platform to support the complete procurement and contract management lifecycle. Located in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom, BFL is functioning under the planning stage for this procurement project, with the initiative published on 6th August 2026. This endeavour is specifically aimed at the software sector, focusing on software package and information systems. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in this Request for Information (RFI) by contacting BFL by 17th August 2026, 12:00 pm.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems. Companies capable of offering advanced procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management platforms, particularly those which integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power BI, and related enterprise systems, will find this opportunity appealing. This is a promising avenue for businesses with expertise in AI-assisted procurement, data analytics, and compliance solutions, opening doors to long-term collaboration with a public authority that values innovation and capacity for future growth. The estimated contract value indicates a significant business opportunity, making it particularly suitable for well-established software companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for E-Procurement System

Notice Description

BFL is undertaking market engagement to inform the development of a future procurement and contract management solution. We are seeking information from suppliers capable of delivering a modern, cloud-based platform that supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including procurement compliance, eTendering, supplier management, contract management, reporting, governance, and integration with existing enterprise systems. This exercise is a Request for Information (RFI) and budgetary quotation only. It is not a call for competition and does not constitute any commitment to procure services. BFL currently operates multiple systems across procurement, contract management and related business processes. The organisation is exploring options for consolidating capabilities into a single strategic platform that: - Supports compliance with the UK Procurement Act 2023. - Integrates with the Central Digital Platform (CDP). - Provides end-to-end sourcing and contract management functionality. - Integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power BI and associated business systems. - Supports future expansion into Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), advanced analytics, supply chain management and AI-assisted procurement.

Planning Information

SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT The proposed solution should be capable of supporting: Procurement & eTendering - Requests for Information (RFI) - Requests for Quotations (RFQ) - Requests for Proposals (RFP) - Electronic tendering and evaluation - Electronic bidding - Framework agreement management - Call-off contract management - Procurement governance and audit controls Supplier Management - Supplier registration and onboarding - Supplier self-service portal - Accreditation and compliance management - Supplier performance management - Risk management and scorecards - Supplier relationship management capabilities Contract Management - Central contract repository - Contract lifecycle management - KPI and SLA monitoring - Renewal and expiry management - Contract performance reporting - Risk and compliance management Reporting & Analytics - Spend analytics - Savings tracking - Procurement and contract reporting - Executive dashboards - Power BI integration - Open access to organisational data via APIs and modern data services Integration Requirements The solution should provide robust integration with: - Microsoft Dynamics 365 - Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD - Microsoft 365 - Power BI - ERP and finance systems - Inventory and stock management platforms - Open REST APIs and middleware solutions Security & Compliance Suppliers should demonstrate: - GDPR compliance - Role-based access controls - Multi-factor authentication - Data encryption - Audit logging - ISO 27001 and/or Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation - Business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements Future Vision BFL is interested in solutions with a roadmap covering: - AI-assisted procurement - Predictive analytics - Intelligent procurement assistants - Advanced SRM functionality - Supply chain mapping - ESG and sustainability reporting - Marketplace and purchase-to-pay capabilities - Category management and market intelligence tools ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE This RFI is intended solely to support market analysis, budget planning and future procurement strategy development. Any subsequent procurement opportunity will be advertised separately through the appropriate channels. Response Instructions Suppliers wishing to participate should contact BFLProcurementteam@bromford.co.uk to receive more details about the planned procurement. The deadline for submission of information is 17 August 2026, 12:00pm. Additional Information This notice is issued for information gathering purposes only. Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dda4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074700-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 8ND
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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