Published date: 8 February 2018

Last edited date: 8 February 2018

This notice was replaced on 19 October 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 12 February 2019)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£20,000,000

Procurement reference

774_18

Published date

8 February 2018

Approach to market date

30 April 2018

Contract start date

1 August 2018

Contract end date

31 July 2020

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a framework agreement with multiple suppliers for the provision of eProcurement services.

It is intended that the framework will reflect services such as; eTendering, eEvaluation, eAuction, eContract Management, eVendor Management, Complete eProcurement Solution, Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Forthcoming market engagement shall, however, determine the final services covered.

The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the framework agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal

To participate in the engagement or express an interest in this opportunity, suppliers should send an email to tenders@espo.org.

Please note that in order to access the tender documentation (when available), suppliers must express interest and register their organisation details. This is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not yet available.


More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2018/2019 £5,000,000
2019/2020 £5,000,000

Additional text

To participate in the engagement or express an interest in this opportunity, suppliers should send an email to tenders@espo.org.

Please note that in order to access the tender documentation (when available), suppliers must express interest and register their organisation details.


About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Samantha Hulcoop

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
LEICESTER
LE191ES
England

Telephone

+44 1162944021

Email

tenders@espo.org