--- title: "MIS Replacement system for the Print Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4782ecfb-d5af-4640-bc52-792e022e274f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4782ecfb-d5af-4640-bc52-792e022e274f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4782ecfb-d5af-4640-bc52-792e022e274f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4782ecfb-d5af-4640-bc52-792e022e274f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-07" --- # MIS Replacement system for the Print Unit Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4782ecfb-d5af-4640-bc52-792e022e274f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4782ecfb-d5af-4640-bc52-792e022e274f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4782ecfb-d5af-4640-bc52-792e022e274f.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating the tender process for the "MIS Replacement system for the Print Unit." This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is located in the West Midlands, UK. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submitting quotations is set for 31 January 2020, with the anticipated contract period commencing on 10 February 2020 and concluding on 9 February 2021. This open procedure is valued at approximately £14,000, with a minimum value of £5,000. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to expand their market presence. Companies equipped to supply modern ICT solutions that ensure compatibility with current infrastructure and security standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the scale of the Central Print Unit's operations, businesses capable of addressing a variety of print request volumes would have significant potential for growth with their participation in this contract. ## Notice The Central Print Unit provides a printing resource and processes requests from various sections of Sandwell MBC, external companies and local members. The orders vary from 1 print request to thousands. The system currently used is 20 + years old and has not been supported for several years. It runs on Vista and is not compatible with the current Windows Operating system & Office 365. No back-ups are taken. There is a requirement to replace this existing system so that it is compliant with the current ICT infrastructure and security. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In". For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: XXXXXXXX 2020 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f821e1-ac7f-44f8-bc34-066d55a58fbd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 9 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48800000 - Information systems and servers - 48810000 - Information systems ## Release History - 7 Jan 2020 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f821e1-ac7f-44f8-bc34-066d55a58fbd - 6 Jan 2020 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f821e1-ac7f-44f8-bc34-066d55a58fbd - 6 Jan 2020 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f821e1-ac7f-44f8-bc34-066d55a58fbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2f821e1-ac7f-44f8-bc34-066d55a58fbd 7th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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