Contract notice: Procurement software package Tender - 27821511

Object of the contract
Procurement software package
Description: Contract notice: Procurement software package
Authority Type: Regional or local authority
Contact Nature: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
Document: Contract notice
Regulation: European Union
Award criteria: The most economic tender
CPV code: 48490000, 48000000, 48312000, 48613000, 48470000, 48490000, 48000000, 48312000, 48613000, 48470000
CPV Description: Procurement software package.
Software package and information systems.
Electronic publishing software package.
Electronic data management (EDM).
Auction software package.
774_18 eProcurement Solutions
ESPO is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a number of service providers for the provision of eProcurement Solutions.
ESPO is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with a number of service providers for the provision of eProcurement Solutions.
The framework will offer customers access to a number of comprehensive eProcurement web-based solutions and will be split into seven distinct modules:
— eTendering (including eEvaluation),
— eAuction,
— Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS),
— eContract Management,
— eVendor (Supplier Management),
— Complete eProcurement Solution.
Service providers must be able to deliver the above 6 core modules as a minimum.
The procure-to-pay module is a non-mandatory solution to be delivered through the framework should the service provider offer the module as part of their services.
— Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
The Invitation to Tender documentation can only be requested directly from [email protected].
ESPO operates an eProcurement portal, through which it usually conducts tender exercises. However, ESPO has determined that the specialised nature of this procurement means that, in order to be able to demonstrate that the confidentiality of tenders has been preserved, the use of electronic means of communication would require specific tools, devices or file formats that are not generally available or supported by generally available applications. Regulation 22(3) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 permits ESPO not to use electronic means of communication in these circumstances. Therefore, ESPO shall carry out communication in accordance with regulation 22(4) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the tender process will be completed outside the portal, through a postal exercise.
In order to submit a tender for this procurement, you are required to submit one paper copy and one electronic copy (i.e. USB "flash" drive), to ESPO prior to the tender closing date and time.
Further details on this process are contained within the Invitation to Tender.
Any communications during the process will be via [email protected]. All Tenderers must regularly check their designated email for updates and have sole responsibility for doing so.
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 at 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 and 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 are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
Internet address (URL): www.espo.org