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title: "SOFT MARKET TEST: Finance System for South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-19"
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# SOFT MARKET TEST: Finance System for South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council

Buyer: SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b82b592-a418-4efd-910f-1fd92037513d

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## Summary

The South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council have issued a soft market test for a future finance system. The engagement end date is 19th February 2023. The organisations are seeking options for a finance system, inviting interested parties to complete a questionnaire via the portal.

This tender by the South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in financial analysis and accounting software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Interested businesses should engage before the deadline to explore potential contracts.

## Notice

This is a soft market test and not a procurement exercise. South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are currently looking at their options for a future finance system. Please complete the questionnaire and submit via the portal if interested.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64b3903-5109-4feb-ae4d-b3a171812d64 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2023 at 10:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64b3903-5109-4feb-ae4d-b3a171812d64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64b3903-5109-4feb-ae4d-b3a171812d64
  19th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Link to portal and documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southhams.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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