Pre-Procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of a Replacement to, or Upgrade of, the Existing SAP ERP System and Associated Technologies for 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 on deciding on the next steps for the procurement of a replacement to, or upgrade of, the existing SAP ERP system or associated technologies.

Please note that this is not an Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise. The Authority is intending to initiate a procurement process for a replacement to, or upgrade of, the existing SAP ERP system and associated technologies in the future, but this pre-procurement Market Engagement Questionnaire is a call for information only.

The Market Engagement Questionnaire will provide an opportunity for interested parties to provide feedback and information to the Authority. Such advice may be used in the planning and conduct of the procurement procedure, provided that it does not have the effect of distorting competition and does not result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

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
• Understand budget requirement

There are a number of questions within the Market Engagement 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. In addition, Suppliers who do not respond to this Market Engagement Questionnaire will not be precluded from participating in the forthcoming procurement process.

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.

Potential Suppliers are asked to answer the questions set out in the questionnaire. This can be found on the Authority's eTendering Portal ProContact. The link to the eTendering portal is procontract.due-north.com ↗ and the reference number is DN667270. Please log in (or register if you do not have a log in) and the questionnaire will be available to download.

Please upload your completed questionnaire to the portal by 31 May 2023, 14.00Hrs.