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title: "eTooling System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fda2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# eTooling System

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fda2

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is currently in the planning stage for the re-procurement of their eTooling System, which falls under the industry category of procurement software packages. This procurement process is being conducted from Croydon, United Kingdom, with key engagement dates determining market responses and strategy formation. Interested parties should note the engagement milestone's due date on 22 April 2025. The contract for the existing eSourcing tool is set to expire in November 2025, prompting this proactive effort to identify suitable suppliers that can contribute to the project's needs from June 2025 onwards.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement software to participate in shaping the future of PPF's eSourcing solutions. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as feedback during this pre-market phase will influence PPF's final procurement strategy. Companies with expertise in developing and managing procurement software packages can leverage this opportunity for growth and establish a long-term relationship with a major public authority. The final award will support business expansion by providing a foothold in the governmental sector, lasting several years with potential for renewal.

## Notice

The PPF's contract for providing an eSourcing tool is set to expire in November 2025, necessitating a re-procurement process. As part of our review of system requirements, we are engaging eSourcing providers to assist us in exploring our options. The feedback received from bidders will be instrumental in shaping our procurement strategy.

### Planning Information

This is not a call for competition.
This notice is intended to alert potential suppliers of the opportunity to take part in the pre-market engagement for the PPF's eTooling System re-procurement and direct them to a short questionnaire as part of our pre-tender market engagement.
The PPF's contract for providing an eSourcing tool is set to expire in November 2025, necessitating a re-procurement process. As part of our review of system requirements, we are engaging eSourcing providers to assist us in exploring our options. The feedback received from bidders will be instrumental in shaping our procurement strategy.
The Request for Information engagement will be conducted on the PPFs e-procurement portal at: https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
This RFI will provide feedback and evidence to support the procurement strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013216-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 May 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI62 Croydon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 15:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013216-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013216-2025
  4th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ppf.co.uk
- https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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