This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Legal Basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addressesOfficial name: ESPO
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
NUTS code:
UKF22 Leicestershire CC and RutlandPostal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
Contact person: Ms Samantha Hulcoop
E-mail:
tenders@espo.orgTelephone: +44 1162944021
Internet address(es): Main address:
www.espo.org I.2)Information about joint procurementThe contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)CommunicationThe procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
www.espo.orgAdditional information can be obtained from another address:
Official name: Please refer to section II.1.4
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
NUTS code:
UKF21 LeicesterPostal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail:
tenders@espo.orgInternet address(es): Main address:
www.espo.orgTenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the following address:
Official name: Please refer to section II.1.4
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
Postal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail:
tenders@espo.orgNUTS code:
UKF21 LeicesterInternet address(es): Main address:
www.espo.org I.4)Type of the contracting authorityRegional or local authority
I.5)Main activityOther activity: Local Authority Services
Section II: Object
II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:
774_18 eProcurement Solutions
Reference number: 774_18
II.1.2)Main CPV code48490000 Procurement software package
II.1.3)Type of contractServices
II.1.4)Short 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 Purchaing System (DPS). Forthcoming market engagement shall, however, determine the final services covered.
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.
II.1.5)Estimated total valueValue excluding VAT: 20 000 000.00 GBP
II.1.6)Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)Description
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)48000000 Software package and information systems
48312000 Electronic publishing software package
48613000 Electronic data management (EDM)
48470000 Auction software package
II.2.3)Place of performanceNUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
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 Purchaing System (DPS). Forthcoming market engagement shall, however, determine the final services covered.
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.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated valueValue excluding VAT: 20 000 000.00 GBP
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemDuration in months: 24
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about optionsOptions: yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
II.2.13)Information about European Union fundsThe procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
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.
II.3)Estimated date of publication of contract notice:30/04/2018
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions for participation
III.1.2)Economic and financial standingSelection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)Technical and professional abilitySelection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
This contract will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.
Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.
Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Description
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing systemThe procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2)Administrative information
IV.2.5)Scheduled date for start of award procedures:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)Additional information:
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-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
VI.4)Procedures for review
VI.4.1)Review bodyOfficial name: ESPO
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: Leicester
Postal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
Internet address:
www.espo.org VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:06/02/2018