Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)
One Friargate
Coventry
CV1 2GN
commercial@homesengland.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://forms.office.com/r/1bPRxkUv5c
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Homes England – Commercial Digital Solution (etendering)
Reference number
DN631186
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Homes England requires a commercial e-tendering solution from September 2023. Homes England will be carrying out a pre-tender market engagement exercise during September / October 2022. The Prior Information Notice (‘PIN’) is not a call to competition.
The purpose of this PIN is to invite potential suppliers to participate in a market testing exercise to assist Homes England in the design of the services and our requirements. This market testing exercise consists of an initial questionnaire and, at the discretion of Homes England, may also include one or more bidder days at which feedback may be provided on a face-to-face basis.
The deadline for responses is 26 September 2022 - 12:00 Noon.
Link to Market Engagement Briefing & Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/r/1bPRxkUv5c
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current contract for Homes England's e-tendering system is coming to the end of its term, it is due to expire in September 2023. The Homes England Commercial Team has recently undergone a restructure, this has created a number of requirements within the team for additional functionality over and above that currently utilised by the existing system. The additional functionality includes, but is not limited to, greater integration with other systems, contract management and reporting / management information functionality. The requirements are discussed in more detail in the Market Engagement Briefing & Questionnaire (details below). The new system shall require additional functionalities needed to run and manage Homes England's DPS agreement(s).
We would like to consult with the market on the solutions available and our proposal. To do so, we have prepared a Market Engagement Briefing and Questionnaire for interested parties to complete. This will help Homes England shape their requirements and ensure the market is engaged throughout the procurement process.
Please complete the MS Forms Questionnaire and submit it to Homes England by Monday 26 September 2022 at 12:00 noon. Link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/1bPRxkUv5c
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 October 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Additional conditions regarding this PIN:
1) This PIN is not a call for competition and is not published to reduce time limits for the receipt of tenders;
2) Homes England reserves the right not to commence any procurement or award any contract in respect of this notice;
3) The information contained in this PIN may be subject to change due to the impact of governance, assurance and regulatory changes. Insofar as permitted by law, Homes England shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein;
4) Homes England reserve the right to include this requirement within alternative procurements;
5) The dates stated in this PIN are indicative and subject to change.