--- title: "Traded Services Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-19" --- # Traded Services Platform Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa630d7d-66f1-48d1-80ca-5cf8a6ac61bf.json) ## Summary The Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Traded Services Platform" tender, aimed at enhancing their online trading portal used for approximately 50 services provided to schools and educational settings. The engagement end date for interested suppliers is set for 20th December 2021. This applies to the software package and information systems industry category, particularly within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for suppliers skilled in developing user-friendly online platforms that can simplify complex customer journeys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on innovative software solutions and those experienced in integrating invoicing systems compatible with Unit 4 Business World Agresso will find this tender particularly relevant. Suppliers who can demonstrate responsiveness and a commitment to continuous improvement will position themselves well for potential engagement with Wolverhampton City Council. ## Notice The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market to establish who the current traded services portal providers in the market are and likely costs and options. The PME will provide an opportunity for Wolverhampton City Council (CWC) to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market. Wolverhampton City Council currently trades around 50 services to schools and other educational settings within and beyond the city. This is currently done through an online trading portal. Current customers tell us that the customer journey is complex and cumbersome, and this has caused issues for trying to direct all transactions through the portal, leading to an inability to hold accurate overall data relating to the trading of services. We seek a user friendly, online solution with a provider that can commit to maintaining and modernising their platform, to avoid a dated platform with an overly complex customer journey. We would like to streamline and simplify our invoicing process; therefore, any potential solution should work with Unit 4 Business World Agresso. We require a supplier that is responsive, proactive and committed to continuous improvement in supporting us on our journey to transform and modernise the way well market and sell our traded services. Additional information: For further information please register your interest at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=97346305-8a47-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc95f238-5c11-48ec-ac2a-c4de349437cf | | 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 | 19 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Dec 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 19 Nov 2021 at 13:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc95f238-5c11-48ec-ac2a-c4de349437cf - 17 Nov 2021 at 09:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53623167-7b75-4483-a6df-570cf17ee997 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc95f238-5c11-48ec-ac2a-c4de349437cf 19th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53623167-7b75-4483-a6df-570cf17ee997 17th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=97346305-8a47-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/business/opportunities/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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