Planning

Request for Supplier Information (RFI) - DESK AND ROOM BOOKING SOLUTION

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Oct 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council is focused on acquiring a dynamic, intuitive, digital booking solution to support the council's property rationalisation programme and post-COVID arrangements. This Request for Supplier Information (RFI) is currently at the planning stage and was published on 7th October 2021. Interested suppliers are required to submit their comments and views by 22nd October 2021, with communication about future notices anticipated by 1st December 2021. The procurement primarily falls under the goods category and is specific to the Argyll and Bute region.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses that specialise in innovative digital solutions, particularly those offering booking systems or services tailored for public sector needs. Companies with experience in property management systems, event scheduling, and similar technologies will be particularly well-suited for this tender. Engaging in this early-stage procurement allows businesses to contribute insights that could shape the final procurement strategy, creating a collaborative environment beneficial for both the buying organisation and prospective suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Supplier Information (RFI) - DESK AND ROOM BOOKING SOLUTION

Notice Description

The council requires a dynamic, intuitive, digital booking solution to support the council's property rationalisation programme and post COVID arrangements for safe return to work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council requires a dynamic, intuitive, digital booking solution to support the council's property rationalisation programme and post covid arrangements for safe return to work. See attached RFI Document for full details and questions Argyll and Bute Council are seeking supplier views/comments.. Argyll and Bute Council recognises the value of market participants having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis. No single submission will define the procurement strategy in totality.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000669884
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429919
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604194

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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