--- title: "PEPPOL Access Point Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef620135-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef620135-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef620135-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef620135-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-10-16" --- # PEPPOL Access Point Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef620135-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef620135-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef620135-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "PEPPOL Access Point Services" is managed by the Crown Commercial Service, targeting public sector bodies across the UK, including local authorities and NHS bodies. This initiative falls under the services category, primarily focused on accounting and electronic document exchange as specified by the PEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement Online) standards. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 22 August 2016. The contract, valued at £52 million, commenced on 7 November 2016 and runs until 7 November 2018, with potential extensions of up to two years. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, enabling wide participation from interested suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic procurement services and IT infrastructure solutions. Companies that can offer PEPPOL-compliant services, especially those involved in document management, scanning, and invoicing services, would be well-positioned to compete in this process. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on inclusivity in this procurement. Engaging with this contract could enhance operational efficiencies for suppliers while streamlining processes for the contracting authority. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the Authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 of the Contract Notice (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. The above mentioned public sector bodies have a need for PEPPOL Access Point Services for the electronic exchange of business documentation including invoices and purchase orders. "PEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement Online)" was initiated in 2008 with the aim of simplifying electronic procurement across borders by developing technology standards that could be implemented across all governments within Europe. The overall objective was to enable businesses to communicate electronically with any government institution in the procurement process, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs. This procurement will give access to PEPPOL Standards-based IT Transport Infrastructure through Access Points, and the services provided for eProcurement with standardised electronic document formats. Department of Health has publicly committed to the adoption of PEPPOL across all NHS Trusts. The implementation of PEPPOL is intended to remove unnecessary process inefficiencies which arise during the transfer of business documents. It is estimated that the current process requires significant manual intervention. It is also means that a single supplier wishing to trade with the NHS may have to accept 150 different formats of purchase orders. The adoption of a single standard allows customers to exchange these business documents through a single 'Access Point'. The process reduces complexity and costs for the Contracting Body and for the Provider using what is commonly known as a 4 corner model. This allows the Contracting Body and the Provider to select their own Access Point Provide with PEPPOL mandating that information passes between the two. A key feature of the PEPPOL network is the freedom for suppliers to engage with an Access Point provider of their choice, to send and receive electronic documents with any organisation in the PEPPOL network through one single source, eliminating complex relationships with buyers, their service providers and related obligations. The network is governed by the PEPPOL Transport Infrastructure Agreements, establishing a many-to-many legal framework instead of the traditional bilateral agreements entered into between service providers. The documents are routed through Access Points and the receiver's capabilities can be discovered by using the PEPPOL Service Metadata Publisher (SMP) services. The content and validation rules ensure consistency for all parties. A detailed description of the Services is set out in Schedule 2 within the Redacted Framework Agreemen Additional information: This procurement was managed electronically via the Agent's e-Sourcing Suite. Participants in the procurement had to register first on the e-Sourcing Suite. All values are estimates only as successful suppliers are not guaranteed a specific level of business. While the contract is due to expire 7 November 2018, Crown Commercial Service has the option to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement beyond this date. The extension periods are for a maximum of 2 years. Each extension period to be 12 consecutive months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb7bfe-b2be-490a-b2e7-e8ff5d671517 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2016 - 7 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £52,000,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR7 0HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Broadland | | Electoral ward | Thorpe St Andrew South East | | Westminster constituency | Norwich North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79999000 - Scanning and invoicing services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2017 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb7bfe-b2be-490a-b2e7-e8ff5d671517 - 16 Dec 2016 at 10:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb7bfe-b2be-490a-b2e7-e8ff5d671517 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb7bfe-b2be-490a-b2e7-e8ff5d671517 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49bb7bfe-b2be-490a-b2e7-e8ff5d671517 16th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c91ff4a-f913-4e2e-a2ff-d6884b4b5c05 RM3784 PEPPOL Document Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/619a80f8-8cf8-4e86-be19-0c4cce04e001 PEPPOL Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87ed58b3-9f1e-42db-8d83-8e3738e2290d PEPPOL Redacted Framework Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91d304f9-320c-479b-95a0-35fe9fed513e PEPPOL Contract Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a8b33cf-0833-4937-9d49-b820338ebbfa PEPPOL Successful Supplier Information ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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