Market Engagement to Seek Views and Feedback in Relation to a Replacement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) System for the Isle of Wight Council

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The Isle of Wight Council (the Authority) is engaging with potential Suppliers to seek views and feedback by responding to the questionnaire set out which is intended to be used to assist the Authority decide on the next steps for the procurement of a replacement SRM system. It is important to note that this is not an invitation to tender, it is strictly a Market Engagement exercise to capture market information via a Prior Information Notice (PIN). The Authority is unclear at present on its preferred route to market or the procurement process that may be utilised. The purpose of this Market Engagement Questionnaire is to: • Help inform and determine our procurement strategy and approach • Assist in the scoping of the requirement. • Identify any innovative ideas • Identify options available There are a number of questions within the questionnaire for you to answer but it is not compulsory to answer all of them. We are happy to receive any feedback you wish to offer. Responses to the Market Engagement Questionnaire imply no commitment on Suppliers to engage in any subsequent procurement process, nor do they confer any advantaged status or guarantee of inclusion in any subsequent procurement process for Suppliers who do respond. The Authority reserves the right to withdraw this Market Engagement Questionnaire at any time and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Suppliers engaging with this process. Additional information: To download the Soft Market Engagement documentation, please click on the attached link in Section 5 and either log in or register your company first, and then log in. The registration process is free, simple and full instructions on how to do this are available on the South East Business Portal. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a username and password via email. When you log on for the first time you will be prompted to change your password. Please note however that if your company has already been registered, your application will be rejected to avoid duplication and additional service users will need to be set up on the existing account. There is no cost to you for registering your company.