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title: "Invoice Scanning Service - Expression of Interest"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Invoice Scanning Service - Expression of Interest

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc811c4d-6d9a-4e7f-a9a5-7ee78296d9e0

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## Summary

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Invoice Scanning Service - Expression of Interest." The initiative falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet and support, with a value of £50,000. The council aims to identify potential solutions integrated with the SAP Logistics Invoice Verification process. Key deadlines include an engagement end date set for 22nd May 2019, after which the council will assess responses to determine the next steps in the procurement process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in invoice scanning solutions and SAP integration. Suppliers who participate in this early engagement phase may have the chance to showcase their systems and address queries directly with the Council's P2P team, facilitating valuable business connections. This tender is well-suited for larger enterprises with existing solutions, as well as innovative software developers looking to enter the public sector market.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a scanning solution that is integrated with the SAP Logistics Invoice Verification process. The Council is undertaking this pre-procurement engagement exercise to establish the state of supply of suitable solutions. This document summarises the Service's requirements. Following pre-procurement engagement the Council will decide whether to proceed to a full procurement exercise for an invoice scanning solution that links into SAP. Suppliers who return the EOI may be requested to attend CBMDC offices for a question and answer session with the P2P team's staff and to demonstrate their systems. The dates and times of the session will be notified via the YORtender portal once the EOI returns have been received and reviewed. Full details of the EOI are on www.yortender.co.uk reference DN401889

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323a904f-f6e9-4daf-b556-3d1138f85847 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2019 at 09:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323a904f-f6e9-4daf-b556-3d1138f85847

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323a904f-f6e9-4daf-b556-3d1138f85847
  24th April 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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