--- title: "CWC20111 THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf97289b-5d7e-4763-a357-a91704c04936" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf97289b-5d7e-4763-a357-a91704c04936" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf97289b-5d7e-4763-a357-a91704c04936.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf97289b-5d7e-4763-a357-a91704c04936.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-10-12" --- # CWC20111 THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf97289b-5d7e-4763-a357-a91704c04936 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf97289b-5d7e-4763-a357-a91704c04936) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf97289b-5d7e-4763-a357-a91704c04936.json) ## Summary The City of Wolverhampton Council is actively seeking solutions for the provision of electronic signatures through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "CWC20111 THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES," is aimed at enhancing the Council's operational efficiency in signing various legally binding documents in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract is set to commence on 1 December 2020 and will run for an initial period of one year, with options for three additional one-year extensions. The deadline for submissions is 2 November 2020, and the project falls within the services category, specifically relating to software packages and information systems. The geographical focus for service delivery is England, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic solutions, particularly those offering e-signature systems. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is structured to support their involvement. With an increasing demand for digital solutions in public service operations, providers who can ensure security protocols and user-friendly interfaces will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice The City of Wolverhampton Council is a diverse local authority which is undergoing some regional growth and transformation, especially in its response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. As a result of the pandemic, it requires to change its services in relation to the signing of documentation and processes of contracts and other legally binding documents. Wolverhampton City Council require an E-Signature solution that will allow the Council to sign documents electronically. It should have functionality to upload various contractual documents which may include architectural drawings, payment schedules and large additional sheets, to be built and stored as one contract/agreement/lease etc, sent with an option for multiple fields such as signature, time, date etc and sent via email with additional password protection. The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year with an option to extend for a further three periods of 1 + 1 + 1 years. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9fca315-400a-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=cdcfff6b-8cbd-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444f5e2c-90c0-40b2-9e8d-313e9fcc6761 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 12 Oct 2020 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444f5e2c-90c0-40b2-9e8d-313e9fcc6761 - 9 Oct 2020 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c5c64f-67dc-4e4a-91d8-93fadb2c3284 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/444f5e2c-90c0-40b2-9e8d-313e9fcc6761 12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c5c64f-67dc-4e4a-91d8-93fadb2c3284 9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9fca315-400a-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=cdcfff6b-8cbd-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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