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title: "eSourcing Platform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41c18dca-71a1-43dc-9ce0-811f6a4c7780"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-04-30"
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# eSourcing Platform

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41c18dca-71a1-43dc-9ce0-811f6a4c7780

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "eSourcing Platform" is being conducted by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for the provision of a securely hosted online eSourcing procurement solution, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category. The contract, valued at £10 million, is currently at the Award stage with effective dates running from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2023. The tender was published on October 3, 2018, with its submission period closing on November 2, 2018. CCS is located at 9th Floor, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services and software development sectors. Companies capable of providing comprehensive eSourcing solutions, including those experienced in API integration, compliance with public procurement regulations, and capable of ensuring robust reporting and communication frameworks will find themselves well-suited to compete. The method employed for this procurement is an open procedure, allowing SMEs and large enterprises alike to engage in the bidding process.

## Notice

CCS has established a commercial vehicle for the provision of securely hosted online eSourcing procurement solution(s). This requirement was acquired as a software service. The solution(s) allow end to end management sourcing activity in full compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, national legislation and be flexible enough to undertake subsequent revisions in the future. The solution(s) shall: * Support API approach to create a seamless solution, working in conjunction with existing CCS technological solutions. * Ensure all solutions have capability to work in conjunction with each other, if more than one solution procured. * Provide a single point of contact for users and suppliers. * Provide comprehensive, reliable audit trails, process reporting and other related transparency controls. * Ensure traceable supplier communications. * Export and import content data efficiently. * Be user friendly in terms of navigation, ensuring all tasks maximise efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5c730f-01f8-48c6-8c1f-516dce69129c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED DBA JAGGAER; NQC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 09:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5c730f-01f8-48c6-8c1f-516dce69129c
- 29 Apr 2019 at 10:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5c730f-01f8-48c6-8c1f-516dce69129c
- 29 Apr 2019 at 07:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5c730f-01f8-48c6-8c1f-516dce69129c
- 9 Oct 2018 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4835f3ec-3a5b-4c8d-8a7f-f10114f12f40
- 8 Oct 2018 at 09:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4835f3ec-3a5b-4c8d-8a7f-f10114f12f40
- 3 Oct 2018 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4835f3ec-3a5b-4c8d-8a7f-f10114f12f40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5c730f-01f8-48c6-8c1f-516dce69129c
  30th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4835f3ec-3a5b-4c8d-8a7f-f10114f12f40
  9th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10055321-3223-41ba-920c-679f5b223f15
  1) Contract Notice Transparency Information for CCS Framework
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2028eca7-3ccb-4f74-a920-819fa30e28b5
  2) Contract Notice Authorised Customer List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00e323fa-2d9c-4129-89b8-d36062756d2e
  3) Reserved rights for CCS Framework
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d704e72-896c-423b-99df-9b2abda1ec5f
  4) Additional Information of RM6101 eSourcing Platform Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf55f860-365e-4953-9ffb-ff80f658dcb9
  RM6101 eSourcing Platform OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13ed13e7-e508-4b85-9fea-28c53968761e
  Attachment 1 (Read First) About the Framework v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b27676c-9dfa-4e8b-b0dc-058fcdd4bd8c
  Attachment 1a Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e80cd98c-bf37-4cae-b061-c628ecbf8ef1
  Attachment 2 How to bid V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8736bbaa-6d99-410a-9a7a-25c14d58833d
  Attachment 2a Selection Qualification Questionnaire V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d8c086d-d538-4b48-8799-72622323bd04
  Attachment 2b - Evidence of Contract Example Lot 1 V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbf86f5e-fb2f-4dd5-840a-ff10f47eeaac
  Attachment 2b - Evidence of Contract Example Lot 2 V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b1860e2-f8bd-4070-9a3e-adb595a3b54b
  Attachment 2b - Evidence of Contract Example Lot 3 V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/053742da-c3c5-412d-b974-35cb46d49de4
  Attachment 2b - Evidence of Contract Example Lot 4 V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb542866-3ea4-40ab-8678-39ac3f2bae35
  Attachment 2c - Award question responses V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85c9af4a-141f-4eca-9582-f22471391aab
  Attachment 3 Price Matrix V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3670728c-ff83-4eed-a85c-6f5205d38b06
  Attachment 4 Information and declaration workbook v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/893ad264-0d7b-4ad7-aa74-20db129939d2
  Attachment 5 Financial assessment template (for info only) v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/742dd07b-7ab8-479b-9af5-67f5789bb59e
  Attachment 6 Consortia details v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b729ab0f-2a0c-42d0-b340-d3c65d02f7db
  Attachment 7 Key subcontractor details v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf81ed72-bf79-40ad-a70a-8ba86e608b44
  Attachment 8 Bidder guidance eSourcing suite v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a71fc46b-039f-4cd0-9645-bad5c3fb492d
  Attachment 9 Framework award form population template v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eec889b7-7a14-4b83-a621-88d5895bcdcb
  Attachment 10 Security Guidance v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cfdb198-5129-4115-b107-ceb4b8e2f552
  Attachment 11 - Contract Documents v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37e4ba4e-5355-4a89-ac85-9512c35bb34d
  Framework Schedule 1_ Annex 1 Technical Requirements V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b47596af-1752-4689-b1fb-b95ff5600d22
  Framework Schedule 1_ Annex 2 Technical Specification V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76be5ecd-ad1a-480b-8613-a9f1c40c308c
  Framework Schedule 1_ Annex 3 Sourcing Services Design V1.0
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:436753-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
  RM6101 Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f7ae5f5-f3a3-4d7a-bb22-4f4031c6278a
  4) Additional Information of RM6101 eSourcing Platform Requirements V1.1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbe1fade-fa1b-473e-81be-5b0c65ac220d
  RM6101 Authorised Customer List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d55aa52f-042f-4457-a6c8-99cd21f7445f
  Framework Schedule 1 - Annex 1 Technical Requirements V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10492cbb-e3c5-4f87-a977-f6017ff519e6
  Framework Schedule 1 - Annex 2 Technical Specification V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00c73037-8332-449e-98d1-78fcf8ff86c4
  Framework Schedule 1 - Annex 3 Sourcing Services Design V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10a8850f-6758-4e57-85e4-ea2aabb46429
  Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) V3.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e7f687a-a967-471a-944b-e15be33417fe
  RM6101 Call-Off Schedules v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9dfd8c9-604b-4f62-8451-217665ea4b39
  RM6101 Core Terms v.3.0.2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1807941-feb6-409b-acd9-d49cad1864ed
  RM6101 Framework Award Form - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/578bcf10-736c-45f0-b5e5-4fc05b73930b
  RM6101 Framework Schedules v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad8730eb-4be5-4a39-9717-a02ff04b693f
  RM6101 Joint Schedules v1.1

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

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