--- title: "Market Engagement to Seek Views and Feedback in Relation to a Support Contract for the Isle of Wight Floating Bridge (FB6) ICT System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fc96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fc96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fc96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fc96.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-02" --- # Market Engagement to Seek Views and Feedback in Relation to a Support Contract for the Isle of Wight Floating Bridge (FB6) ICT System Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fc96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fc96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fc96.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council is initiating a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement to Seek Views and Feedback in Relation to a Support Contract for the Isle of Wight Floating Bridge (FB6) ICT System". This procurement, classified under the IT services industry (CPV code 72000000), is currently in the planning stage with an emphasis on consulting and software development. With an aim to gauge interest and foreign innovative service provisions, feedback is requested from potential suppliers. The future notice for the next steps in this engagement is anticipated to be routed within the Isle of Wight location, and participants are encouraged to complete a questionnaire available on the e-tendering site. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and engineering to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies capable of providing innovative and sustainable solutions, particularly those related to marine technology and ICT systems, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the forthcoming contract. As the council seeks to refine its procurement strategy based on supplier feedback, this engagement serves as a valuable platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and influence future service specifications. ## Notice The Isle of Wight Council is engaging with potential Suppliers to seek views and feedback in relation to a support contract for the Isle of Wight Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) ICT system. The Authority is unclear at present on its preferred route to market or the procurement process that will be utilised. Feedback from this questionnaire will assist the Authority to determine what the next steps will look like. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to: * Gauge interest in this opportunity * Help determine our procurement strategy and approach * Identify innovative ideas that can improve our local provision * Identify options to make the service more sustainable * Inform the development of our service specification ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Isle of Wight Council (the Authority) is engaging with potential Suppliers to seek views and feedback in relation to a support contract for the Isle of Wight Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) ICT system. The Authority is unclear at present on its preferred route to market or the procurement process that will be utilised. Feedback from this questionnaire will assist the Authority to determine what the next steps will look like. The purpose of this market engagement exercise is to: * Gauge interest in this opportunity * Help determine our procurement strategy and approach * Identify innovative ideas that can improve our local provision * Identify options to make the service more sustainable * Inform the development of our service specification Following this market engagement exercise, a procurement process is anticipated, leading to a 3 year agreement with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Additional information: Please complete and return the market engagement questionnaire in relation to a support contract for the Isle of Wight Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) ICT system. The questionnaire can be found on the e-tendering site (https://procontract.due-north.com). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029984-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 2 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 45244000 - Marine construction works - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2021 at 15:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029984-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.iwight.com - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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