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title: "Request For Information - Secure File Data Transfer System Herefordshire Council"
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# Request For Information - Secure File Data Transfer System Herefordshire Council

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3366b4d-fd06-4e3c-8d04-7fbb9e061ef9

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Herefordshire Council, which aims to gather information regarding the provision of a Secure File Data Transfer System. This Request for Information (RFI) is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 16 February 2021. The opportunity falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The geographical location relevant to this tender is Hereford in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Interested parties can view the tender documents through the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services or secure data solutions. Businesses capable of providing innovative data transfer systems that comply with local authority requirements will be well positioned to engage with the council's needs. The output from this RFI will inform Herefordshire Council's future procurement approach, creating pathways for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure contracts in upcoming processes.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council is currently reviewing the provision of its Secure File Data Transfer System and have engaged Hoople Ltd, a company owned and influenced by Herefordshire Council, to support this activity. In developing our plans to meet this requirement we are issuing this Request for Information (RFI). The output from this RFI will be used to assist the council in determining the approach they take for Local Authority and Schools process for transferring secure data in the future and seeks to identify similarities and differences between Providers in the market, and additionally gain a greater understanding of specific Providers' abilities to supply data transfer system that meets the needs of Herefordshire Council. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f8e3f3-bd34-4439-ab92-7c51a759003a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Feb 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 15:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f8e3f3-bd34-4439-ab92-7c51a759003a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f8e3f3-bd34-4439-ab92-7c51a759003a
  26th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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