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title: "E-Procurement Tool - Soft Market Test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-041c10e8-541a-4a2a-ba16-f194099d7f54"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-09-12"
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# E-Procurement Tool - Soft Market Test

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-041c10e8-541a-4a2a-ba16-f194099d7f54

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## Summary

Essex County Council is seeking to procure an E-Procurement tool through a Soft Market Test to gather input on the scoping of this opportunity. The planning stage of this procurement process is currently ongoing, with key engagement feedback due by 26th September 2018. This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with the delivery address located in Chelmsford, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and procurement solutions, particularly those capable of providing Sourcing, Contract Management, and Supplier Relationship Management modules. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council's intent to receive feedback from suppliers who may wish to respond to a future invitation to tender. Interested parties should prepare a brief summary outlining their capabilities and indicative costs, which will assist Essex County Council in refining its requirements.

## Notice

Essex County Council is aiming to procure an E-Procurement tool which combines Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management modules. ECC are seeking input from the market to inform the scoping of a procurement opportunity. Please see the attached document for further details Additional information: We would welcome feedback from suppliers, who would anticipate responding to an invitation to tender, in relation to the above identified needs in a brief summary (No more than 750 words) and where possible indicative costs. Responses should be submitted to Tracey Watts, tracey.watts@essex.gov.uk, no later than 26th September 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed6b223-74c2-447a-ba6e-2396abe94e77 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 10:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed6b223-74c2-447a-ba6e-2396abe94e77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed6b223-74c2-447a-ba6e-2396abe94e77
  12th September 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24aecd22-52f4-43ef-9b66-dd772277b228
  E-Prcourement Soft Market Testing

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