Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c72-cee7-736e-9f9e-b04d8a693caf/ict-specialist-applications-esourcing-platform pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ICT: Specialist Applications: eSourcing 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 - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## 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 Additional information: Scope of supply includes: Full implementation ### Training ### Data migration support Ongoing technical support and consultancy ### System upgrades Detail provided in section 3 - Description is not an exhaustive list of requirements. The Authority requests notes of interest in a potential procurement exercise within seven (7) working days of the publication of this notice. At the expiry of this deadline, the Authority will commence pre-tender engagement with interested suppliers, which may involve, but will not be limited to; disclosure of the work in progress requirement set, demonstration of supplier offerings and review of potential contractual arrangements. NOTE: This notice is for information only. The Contracting Authority may or may not subsequently publish a formal contract opportunity notice in the future. The Contracting Authority may, without prejudice, use feedback from the responses and demos to help inform the development of the potential requirement. Read full description ## CPV classification Procurement software package Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6e55746a-ff1c-4c52-bd36-ae7cea3e032b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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