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title: "FCTRFQ05/20-02 Punch-out System"
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# FCTRFQ05/20-02 Punch-out System

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc95a7a0-444f-4860-96bf-2e1ca96e25c7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FCTRFQ05/20-02 Punch-out System" was conducted by ESPO, based in Leicester, England. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on business transaction and personal business software packages. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure due to its value of £160,000, with the tender period ending on 30th September 2020. The contract was awarded on 14th November 2020, and the contract period commenced on 16th November 2020, concluding on 28th February 2023. The project aims to implement a punchout integration for a Magento 2.3 website serving public sector customers, with the anticipation of enhancing services for existing and new clients in the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their offerings in the technology and e-commerce sectors. Companies that specialise in integration services, particularly those with experience in Magento platforms or similar e-commerce solutions, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with public sector projects like this can help businesses strengthen their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with public sector buyers seeking innovative software solutions.

## Notice

ESPO are currently in the process of building a new Magento 2.3 website to serve its schools and other public sector customers. The website will be built within Magento's Commerce Cloud platform and is anticipated to go live at the beginning of 2021. As part of the build we are looking to procure a punchout integration for the Magento platform that will enable us to continue to serve the customers who currently trade with us via our current punchout service and to open up this opportunity to new customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a2e5cf-46f3-4216-93ad-2947248319db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUNCHOUT2GO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a2e5cf-46f3-4216-93ad-2947248319db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56a2e5cf-46f3-4216-93ad-2947248319db
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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