--- title: "Invitation to Tender - The Provision of Supply Chain and Procurement Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1dad2f93-b3f7-434c-8257-c9e856b606f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dad2f93-b3f7-434c-8257-c9e856b606f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dad2f93-b3f7-434c-8257-c9e856b606f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dad2f93-b3f7-434c-8257-c9e856b606f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2021-01-15" --- # Invitation to Tender - The Provision of Supply Chain and Procurement Software Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dad2f93-b3f7-434c-8257-c9e856b606f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1dad2f93-b3f7-434c-8257-c9e856b606f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1dad2f93-b3f7-434c-8257-c9e856b606f2.json) ## Summary The Growth Company Limited, based in Manchester, is currently managing an open tender titled "Invitation to Tender - The Provision of Supply Chain and Procurement Software". This procurement process, classified under the services category specifically for software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), is aimed at acquiring a cloud-based system to streamline their procurement and supply chain management. The tender was published on 15 January 2021, with submissions due by 15 February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 15 March 2021 and will last until 14 March 2026. Interested suppliers are required to submit their responses via the Growth Company’s In-tend e-tendering platform, adhering to the details outlined in the tender document pack available online. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and supply chain management solutions. Companies with expertise in cloud-based procurement systems, supplier onboarding, and contract management will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process is designed to promote engagement with diverse suppliers that can fulfil the outlined requirements. Engaging in this tender could strengthen a supplier's market presence while contributing to the Growth Company’s mission of enhancing local economic development and community support. ## Notice The Growth Company (GC) is seeking to appoint a software provider to meet a number of supply chain and procurement requirements. We are seeking a cloud based system that will allow our teams to procure, onboard, co-ordinate and manage supply chain partners and trade creditors. The Tender Document Pack is available to download from the GC In-Tend portal and contains instructions and information for your tender submission, including specification of requirements, Supplier Questionnaire, Pricing Schedule and includes the key assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to assess tenders. In addition, the contract Terms and Conditions are enclosed. You are required to make your ITT submission via the Growth Company In-tend e-tendering platform. We look forward to receiving your tender response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a031ddf4-f07f-4e47-a23b-12bf1640475a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | 6 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 15 Jan 2021 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a031ddf4-f07f-4e47-a23b-12bf1640475a - 21 Oct 2020 at 08:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732c302e-0dae-4022-af08-ea130fbd84e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a031ddf4-f07f-4e47-a23b-12bf1640475a 15th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732c302e-0dae-4022-af08-ea130fbd84e8 21st October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VXS6GH5 Survey Link - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchestergrowthcompany/aspx/Tenders/Current Link to Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.growthco.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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