--- title: "FCTRFQ03/24-01 Remote Hosting Solution for ERP System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04506a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04506a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04506a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04506a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2024-04-08" --- # FCTRFQ03/24-01 Remote Hosting Solution for ERP System Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04506a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04506a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04506a.json) ## Summary The buying organization ESPO, a regional/local authority, has initiated a planned procurement process for a remote hosting solution for their ERP system, Infor System21, and associated software services. The main procurement category is IT services, and the industry category is software development. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 10th June 2024. This tender opportunity with ESPO seeks businesses capable of providing remote hosting solutions and software services. Companies in the IT services sector, particularly those specialised in software development and internet support, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a tender, aiming to procure services to futureproof ESPO's ERP solution by moving from on-premises to remote hosting, mitigating associated risks. ## Notice This is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered (see below on details of how to complete). In this present instance ESPO are seeking to source a remote hosting solution for their ERP system, Infor System21 and associated software services. Currently ESPO host the ERP system, on-premise, running on IBM Power S814 hardware. The hardware in use is nearing end of support life, and ESPO are now seeking to move from on-premises hosting to a remote hosting solution. The aim of the procurement is to mitigate the risks to ESPO associated with on-premises hosting and futureproof ESPO's ERP solution for the long term. ESPO are considering options in regards to market engagement and will notify interested tenderers. Please express your interest in the project on the Proactis eProcurement Portal (see details below). To express an interest: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ03/24-01' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In this present instance ESPO are seeking to source a remote hosting solution for their ERP system, Infor System21 and associated software services. Currently ESPO host the ERP system, on-premise, running on IBM Power S814 hardware. The hardware in use is nearing end of support life, and ESPO are now seeking to move from on-premises hosting to a remote hosting solution. The aim of the procurement is to mitigate the risks to ESPO associated with on-premises hosting and futureproof ESPO's ERP solution for the long term. ESPO are considering options in regards to market engagement and will notify interested tenderers. Please express your interest in the project on the Proactis eProcurement Portal (see II.1.4. for details). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011305-2024 | | 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 | 8 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jun 2024 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 8 Apr 2024 at 14:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011305-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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