--- title: "ICT: Specialist Applications: eSourcing Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2021-08-13" --- # ICT: Specialist Applications: eSourcing Platform Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b.json) ## Summary The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an eSourcing platform, titled "ICT: Specialist Applications: eSourcing Platform." This initiative aims to enhance sourcing functionality post-merger between the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). The engagement end date is set for 12 September 2021. The procurement falls under the procurement software package category and is located in London, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT procurement software and related support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing comprehensive sourcing platforms, offer end-to-end training, and provide ongoing technical support—especially those based in the UK—will be well-suited to compete. The potential for a significant contract following this planning phase could facilitate substantial growth for participating businesses in the public procurement sector. ## Notice Following a recent merger between the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the newly formed Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) seeks to deploy a single eSourcing platform for the newly formed department. High level requirements are noted below. Functional: - Comprehensive end-to-end sourcing functionality compliant with PCR2015 and integrated with https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ - Contract management function including register, eSignature, amendments & KPI toolsets. - Pipeline Planning with multiple sourcing workflows and delegated signoff, that meets Cabinet Office MVP requirements - Supplier management capability - Supplier Portal enabling potential suppliers to register and respond to opportunities - Up to 1500 users with varying access requirements (e.g. those conducting end to end procurement exercises, those managing contracts only) Non Functional - ISO/IEC 27001:2013 - Minimum of SC clearance for all individuals interacting with the FCDO data - We need the system to have access to published, well-documented Application Programming Interfaces (API), Web and REST services - Pen Test from certified check company. - Access Control Policy outlining and controlling all user permissions - Security Management Plan - Support Multi Factor authentication (MFA) and single sign on - Compliant with data protection legislation - Named UK data centre, with all processing capability and call centre support within EU and UK - Documented threat management processes and tools. Implementation & Training - Bidders will be asked to demonstrate minimum viable product (MVP) as part of any procurement exercise and be potentially be able to deploy into a live environment within 6 months of contract - Capability to supply end to end training on the platform, including train the trainer and comprehensive documentation. Maintenance, support, system updates - 1st level support for end-users - All support must be handled by UK based teams Additional information: Scope of supply includes: Full implementation Training Data migration support Ongoing technical support and consultancy System upgrades Detail provided in section 3 - Description is not an exhaustive list of requirements. The Authority requests notes of interest in a potential procurement exercise within seven (7) working days of the publication of this notice. At the expiry of this deadline, the Authority will commence pre-tender engagement with interested suppliers, which may involve, but will not be limited to; disclosure of the work in progress requirement set, demonstration of supplier offerings and review of potential contractual arrangements. NOTE: This notice is for information only. The Contracting Authority may or may not subsequently publish a formal contract opportunity notice in the future. The Contracting Authority may, without prejudice, use feedback from the responses and demos to help inform the development of the potential requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05bd9a-554a-4a79-bfea-a4ff5bfd6e60 | | 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 | 13 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Sep 2021 | | 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48490000 - Procurement software package ## Release History - 13 Aug 2021 at 14:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05bd9a-554a-4a79-bfea-a4ff5bfd6e60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05bd9a-554a-4a79-bfea-a4ff5bfd6e60 13th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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