Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
UK
Contact person: Food, Communities and Technology Procurement Team
E-mail: tenders@espo.org
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.espo.org/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Local Authority Services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
FCTRFQ03/24-01 Remote Hosting Solution for ERP System
Reference number: FCTRFQ03/24-01
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Prior Information Notice where the tender documentation is not yet available. However, interest in this opportunity (Expressions of interest) can still be registered (see below on details of how to complete).
In this present instance ESPO are seeking to source a remote hosting solution for their ERP system, Infor System21 and associated software services. Currently ESPO host the ERP system, on-premise, running on IBM Power S814 hardware. The hardware in use is nearing end of support life, and ESPO are now seeking to move from on-premises hosting to a remote hosting solution. The aim of the procurement is to mitigate the risks to ESPO associated with on-premises hosting and futureproof ESPO's ERP solution for the long term.
ESPO are considering options in regards to market engagement and will notify interested tenderers. Please express your interest in the project on the Proactis eProcurement Portal (see details below).
To express an interest:
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 'FCTRFQ03/24-01' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In this present instance ESPO are seeking to source a remote hosting solution for their ERP system, Infor System21 and associated software services. Currently ESPO host the ERP system, on-premise, running on IBM Power S814 hardware. The hardware in use is nearing end of support life, and ESPO are now seeking to move from on-premises hosting to a remote hosting solution. The aim of the procurement is to mitigate the risks to ESPO associated with on-premises hosting and futureproof ESPO's ERP solution for the long term.
ESPO are considering options in regards to market engagement and will notify interested tenderers. Please express your interest in the project on the Proactis eProcurement Portal (see II.1.4. for details).
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/06/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/04/2024