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title: "Pre Market Engagement exercise for comprehensive PDF solution"
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buyer: "COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT"
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# Pre Market Engagement exercise for comprehensive PDF solution

Buyer: COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76d655a2-53e1-439e-a458-b88392e53011

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## Summary

The Commonwealth Secretariat is undertaking a Pre Market Engagement exercise for a comprehensive PDF solution, classified under the IT software package category (CPV code 48517000). This exercise is not a formal request for a proposal. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at services and conducted below the threshold. Interested parties must register on the Secretariat's e-procurement portal (In Tend) to participate. The tender is currently in the active stage with a tender period ending on 25th October 2024 at 15:00 BST. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 1st November 2024 and conclude on 31st October 2025. The project is situated in London, UK, with specific delivery addresses including the postal code SW1Y 5HX.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in IT software solutions, especially those with expertise in PDF management and related software, will find this engagement exercise highly relevant. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, providing equal opportunities for businesses to showcase their capabilities. Organisations looking to expand their client portfolio and establish a relationship with the Commonwealth Secretariat will benefit from participating in this pre-market engagement.

## Notice

Pre Market Engagement exercise for comprehensive PDF solution. PLEASE NOTE - this is not a formal request for a proposal. Additional information: Registration on the Secretariat's e-procurement portal (In Tend) is required to participate in this Pre Market Engagement exercise Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1b1c4b-e98a-4e4d-b73f-0db10db2fe80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| 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 | COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 5HX |
| 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

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 11:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1b1c4b-e98a-4e4d-b73f-0db10db2fe80
- 15 Oct 2024 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1b1c4b-e98a-4e4d-b73f-0db10db2fe80
- 15 Oct 2024 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1b1c4b-e98a-4e4d-b73f-0db10db2fe80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb1b1c4b-e98a-4e4d-b73f-0db10db2fe80
  15th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.commonwealth.org

## Provenance

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