--- title: "Scoping Exercise - Replacement of Automated File Transfer Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b1c53f9-ff0a-4381-ac30-c9fc8c8c1b4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b1c53f9-ff0a-4381-ac30-c9fc8c8c1b4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b1c53f9-ff0a-4381-ac30-c9fc8c8c1b4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b1c53f9-ff0a-4381-ac30-c9fc8c8c1b4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-17" --- # Scoping Exercise - Replacement of Automated File Transfer Solution Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b1c53f9-ff0a-4381-ac30-c9fc8c8c1b4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7b1c53f9-ff0a-4381-ac30-c9fc8c8c1b4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7b1c53f9-ff0a-4381-ac30-c9fc8c8c1b4e.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for a Scoping Exercise related to the Replacement of Automated File Transfer Solution. This opportunity falls within the services sector of the software and information systems industry. The tender is open for submissions until 25th January 2017 at 14:00 hours, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2017 and concluding on 2nd April 2017. Interested parties are advised to register on the Intend Supplier portal to access the full documentation required to submit their proposals. This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development firms, particularly those specialising in document creation and management, storage solutions, and financial systems software. Businesses with a track record in delivering tailored IT solutions and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement process, companies can potentially expand their reach and client base within the local government sector, which increasingly relies on innovative software solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery. ## Notice Sandwell MBC are seeking expressions of interest for the Replacement of Automated File Transfer Solution. Please see specification attached The closing date for all interested suppliers is Wednesday 25th January 2017 at 14.00hrs Additional information: Sandwell MBC are currently seeking a supplier for Scoping Exercise for Replacement of Automated File Transfer Solution If you are interested in quoting for this work, please register/log in to the Intend Supplier portal to download the full documentation and submit your quote, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc . The closing date for all submissions is Wednesday 25th January 2017 at 14.00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b3f86d-d58d-4211-825a-faebb9ae944f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 2 Apr 2017 | | 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 | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48160000 - Library software package - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 48210000 - Networking software package - 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package - 48217100 - Mainframe transaction processing software package - 48218000 - License management software package - 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package - 48219300 - Administration software package - 48219600 - Multiplexer software package - 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package - 48310000 - Document creation software package - 48311000 - Document management software package - 48318000 - Scanner software package - 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package - 48442000 - Financial systems software package - 48443000 - Accounting software package - 48490000 - Procurement software package - 48750000 - Storage media loading software package - 48782000 - Storage management software package - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services - 72212210 - Networking software development services - 72212214 - Network operating system software development services - 72212215 - Networking developers software development services - 72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services - 72212310 - Document creation software development services - 72212311 - Document management software development services - 72212328 - Image-processing software development services - 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services - 72212441 - Financial analysis software development services - 72212442 - Financial systems software development services - 72212443 - Accounting software development services - 72212463 - Statistical software development services - 72212490 - Procurement software development services - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services - 72212781 - System management software development services - 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems - 72212920 - Office automation software development services - 72212981 - Compiling software development services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2017 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b3f86d-d58d-4211-825a-faebb9ae944f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b3f86d-d58d-4211-825a-faebb9ae944f 17th January 2017 - 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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