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title: "eTendering Platform"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM"
published: "2024-06-03"
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# eTendering Platform

Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-350c1c3e-8a58-4043-8169-2fca5c96f038

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## Summary

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium is seeking suppliers to provide an eTendering platform compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. The framework agreement will last for two years, with two possible extensions of up to 12 months each. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, ending on 3rd July 2024. The main procurement category is goods, and the contract period starts on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement software packages to secure a contract with the London Universities Purchasing Consortium. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The location for potential delivery includes the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Interested parties can request the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation via email to its5081.lu@lupc.ac.uk.

## Notice

LUPC is looking to place a supplier framework agreement for the provision of an eTendering platform, compliant with PCR 2015 and that will be compliant and compatible with the Procurement Act 2023. To be considered for this opportunity, bidders must be registered officially as eSenders with the Cabinet Office and the systems must deliver all 5 below core procurement electronic functionalities, without the customer needing to engage, transact, contract nor carry out implementation work with a 3rd party supplier / provider: 1) eTendering (including the publication of Electronic Notices) 2) Electronic tender evaluation 3) Electronic Contact management 4) Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) 5) Electronic Auctions (eAuctions) The ITT documentation and instructions on how to electronically submit a bid can be requested from the following email address: its5081.lu@lupc.ac.uk The framework agreement will have a duration of two years and 2 additional possible extensions of up to 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f09ce7-b1df-4d82-81e5-f0c438ac574e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 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 | LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP3 9SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Apsley and Corner Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f09ce7-b1df-4d82-81e5-f0c438ac574e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f09ce7-b1df-4d82-81e5-f0c438ac574e
  3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lupc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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