---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for E-Procurement System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dda4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement for E-Procurement System

Buyer: BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dda4

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## Summary

The public procurement process spearheaded by Bromford Flagship Livewest Limited (BFL) involves a preliminary market engagement for an e-procurement system. The organisation seeks input from suppliers for developing a modern, cloud-based platform to support the complete procurement and contract management lifecycle. Located in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom, BFL is functioning under the planning stage for this procurement project, with the initiative published on 6th August 2026. This endeavour is specifically aimed at the software sector, focusing on software package and information systems. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in this Request for Information (RFI) by contacting BFL by 17th August 2026, 12:00 pm.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems. Companies capable of offering advanced procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management platforms, particularly those which integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power BI, and related enterprise systems, will find this opportunity appealing. This is a promising avenue for businesses with expertise in AI-assisted procurement, data analytics, and compliance solutions, opening doors to long-term collaboration with a public authority that values innovation and capacity for future growth. The estimated contract value indicates a significant business opportunity, making it particularly suitable for well-established software companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

BFL is undertaking market engagement to inform the development of a future procurement and contract management solution. We are seeking information from suppliers capable of delivering a modern, cloud-based platform that supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including procurement compliance, eTendering, supplier management, contract management, reporting, governance, and integration with existing enterprise systems. This exercise is a Request for Information (RFI) and budgetary quotation only. It is not a call for competition and does not constitute any commitment to procure services. BFL currently operates multiple systems across procurement, contract management and related business processes. The organisation is exploring options for consolidating capabilities into a single strategic platform that: - Supports compliance with the UK Procurement Act 2023. - Integrates with the Central Digital Platform (CDP). - Provides end-to-end sourcing and contract management functionality. - Integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power BI and associated business systems. - Supports future expansion into Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), advanced analytics, supply chain management and AI-assisted procurement.

### Planning Information

SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT
The proposed solution should be capable of supporting: 
Procurement & eTendering 
- Requests for Information (RFI) 
- Requests for Quotations (RFQ) 
- Requests for Proposals (RFP) 
- Electronic tendering and evaluation 
- Electronic bidding 
- Framework agreement management 
- Call-off contract management 
- Procurement governance and audit controls 
Supplier Management 
- Supplier registration and onboarding 
- Supplier self-service portal 
- Accreditation and compliance management 
- Supplier performance management 
- Risk management and scorecards 
- Supplier relationship management capabilities 
Contract Management 
- Central contract repository 
- Contract lifecycle management 
- KPI and SLA monitoring 
- Renewal and expiry management 
- Contract performance reporting 
- Risk and compliance management 
Reporting & Analytics 
- Spend analytics 
- Savings tracking 
- Procurement and contract reporting 
- Executive dashboards 
- Power BI integration 
- Open access to organisational data via APIs and modern data services 
Integration Requirements 
The solution should provide robust integration with: 
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 
- Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD 
- Microsoft 365 
- Power BI 
- ERP and finance systems 
- Inventory and stock management platforms 
- Open REST APIs and middleware solutions 
Security & Compliance 
Suppliers should demonstrate: 
- GDPR compliance 
- Role-based access controls 
- Multi-factor authentication 
- Data encryption 
- Audit logging 
- ISO 27001 and/or Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation 
- Business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements 
Future Vision 
BFL is interested in solutions with a roadmap covering: 
- AI-assisted procurement 
- Predictive analytics 
- Intelligent procurement assistants 
- Advanced SRM functionality 
- Supply chain mapping 
- ESG and sustainability reporting 
- Marketplace and purchase-to-pay capabilities 
- Category management and market intelligence tools 
ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE
This RFI is intended solely to support market analysis, budget planning and future procurement strategy development. Any subsequent procurement opportunity will be advertised separately through the appropriate channels. 
Response Instructions 
Suppliers wishing to participate should contact BFLProcurementteam@bromford.co.uk to receive more details about the planned procurement. The deadline for submission of information is 17 August 2026, 12:00pm.
Additional Information 
This notice is issued for information gathering purposes only. Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074700-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,333 |
| 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 | BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED |
| Locality | TEWKESBURY |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL20 8ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Tewkesbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 11:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074700-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074700-2026
  6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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