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title: "Request for Information: Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) and Stock Management/Procure to Pay"
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# Request for Information: Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) and Stock Management/Procure to Pay

Buyer: HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2de57e9-3770-46d5-ab98-a41578c5c5f2

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## Summary

The UK Parliament has issued a Request for Information for Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) and Stock Management/Procure to Pay solutions for its Catering Services team. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for October 11, 2023. The procurement process is in the planning stage, and interested parties can find more details on the UK Parliament's official website. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is focused on cash registers, point of sale (POS) software packages, and inventory management software packages in the industry category.

This tender from the UK Parliament presents an opportunity for businesses to provide EPOS and stock management solutions catering to the Parliament's needs. Companies in the technology and software sectors specializing in retail or inventory management are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method is through a competitive Request for Information process, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a contract with the UK Parliament.

## Notice

UK Parliament has a requirement for an EPOS solution and a stock management/Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solution for its Catering Services team. We are publishing this Request for Information (RFI) to learn more about the current market. Following an unsuccessful tender process earlier this year, we are reviewing the specification to ensure it is realistic and will deliver the intended benefits. Your responses to this RFI will help with that process. To respond, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ProjectManage/2600 Additional information: To respond to this Request for Information please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ProjectManage/2600

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0519775f-de57-49f9-ad51-2d55f0dd2432 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 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 | HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30142200 - Cash registers
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2023 at 13:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0519775f-de57-49f9-ad51-2d55f0dd2432
- 27 Sep 2023 at 13:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0519775f-de57-49f9-ad51-2d55f0dd2432

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0519775f-de57-49f9-ad51-2d55f0dd2432
  27th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ProjectManage/2600
- https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/bicameral/ppcs/

## Provenance

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