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title: "Regulatory and Enforcement Services Case Management Software - Soft Market Testing"
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# Regulatory and Enforcement Services Case Management Software - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df45235a-0541-4ecd-a85d-95658e114bb5

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council is currently conducting a soft market testing exercise aimed at gathering information regarding Regulatory and Enforcement Services Case Management Software. The process was initiated on 3rd September 2021, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 19th September 2021. The tender falls under the software package and information systems category and is classified as an open procedure above threshold. The contract is projected to commence on 1st April 2023 and extend through to 31st March 2027, with delivery expected at the Council's address in Berkshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the software development and enforcement solutions sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as they are encouraged to express their interest and submit completed questionnaires online. This engagement could lead to potential partnerships or future contracts with Reading Borough Council, fostering growth and innovation within these industries.

## Notice

Reading Borough Council are completing a Soft market test exercise for the provision of Regulatory and Enforcement Software. Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting of a Contract. This process is solely to test the market to gather information and ascertain the level of interest. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 19th September 2021. Interested parties are invited to submit a completed questionnaire. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Additional information: Soft market testing questionnaire available on the In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb7ced3-72da-47fc-b997-a059ff54af55 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb7ced3-72da-47fc-b997-a059ff54af55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb7ced3-72da-47fc-b997-a059ff54af55
  3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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