Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b88-7efb-73c0-8aa9-3ab64a136c3e/e-sourcing-platform [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedure # E-Sourcing platform [Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office) Estimated value Not stated Published 13 Aug 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Following a recent merger between the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the newly formed Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) seeks to deploy a single eSourcing platform for the newly formed department. High level requirements are noted below. Functional: - Comprehensive end-to-end sourcing functionality compliant with PCR2015 and integrated with [find-tender.service.gov.uk](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/) - Contract management function including register, eSignature, amendments & KPI toolsets. - Pipeline Planning with multiple sourcing workflows and delegated signoff, that meets Cabinet Office MVP requirements - Supplier management capability - Supplier Portal enabling potential suppliers to register and respond to opportunities - Up to 1500 users with varying access requirements (e.g. those conducting end to end procurement exercises, those managing contracts only) ### Non Functional - ISO/IEC 27001:2013 - Minimum of SC clearance for all individuals interacting with the FCDO data - We need the system to have access to published, well-documented Application Programming Interfaces (API), Web and REST services - Pen Test from certified check company. - Access Control Policy outlining and controlling all user permissions - Security Management Plan - Support Multi Factor authentication (MFA) and single sign on - Compliant with data protection legislation - Named UK data centre, with all processing capability and call centre support within EU and UK - Documented threat management processes and tools. ### Implementation & Training - Bidders will be asked to demonstrate minimum viable product (MVP) as part of any procurement exercise and be potentially be able to deploy into a live environment within 6 months of contract - Capability to supply end to end training on the platform, including train the trainer and comprehensive documentation. ### Maintenance, support, system updates - 1st level support for end-users - All support must be handled by UK based teams Read full description ## CPV classification Procurement software packageSoftware package and information systems Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-02d4ea-2021-08-13T22:45:08+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-02d4ea-2021-08-13T22:45:08+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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