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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-02fcc2"
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buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-03"
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# 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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fcc2

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## 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 is classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, with a main category of services. The engagement seeks to identify potential suppliers' interest and feedback to shape the council's procurement strategy and service specification. Key amendments have been made, including an estimated publication date for the forthcoming contract notice set for approximately 31 January 2022. The main procurement location is Newport, UK, and the process is currently at the planning stage.

This engagement offers an exciting opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support services. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and sustainable options for the ICT systems relevant to infrastructure projects will find this tender especially suitable. The feedback gathered will not only guide the Isle of Wight Council's procurement route but also create pathways for suppliers to influence a significant contract that supports local transportation services.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030028-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 09:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030028-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com

## Provenance

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