eMarketplace
Overview
eMarketplace provides catalogue-style purchasing for:
- Back Office Software
- Data and Application Solutions
- Network Services
- Technology Services
- Transport Technology and Associated Services
- Cloud Compute
- Building Materials and Equipment
How to buy
- register to use eMarketplace
- once registered, you can browse and make purchases
- it is also possible to integrate eMarketplace with your organisation’s purchase to pay system. For more information contact the provider (Procserve) directly.
Best for:
- simple requirement requiring fast delivery – use catalogues.
Not appropriate for:
- complex requirements which should be fulfilled through further competition from a framework
- requirements which are available through the CCS Purchasing Platform.
Payment methods
- purchase order/manual invoice
- fully integrated purchase to pay process.
Who can use
Available to all public sector buyers as a web-based application. Integration with purchase to pay system available as a long-term solution.
Time to supply
From next day delivery, dependent on procurement route.
Pros
- electronic requests make it easier for SMEs to bid for work
- short tender process.
Cons
- limited content
- fixed contract terms
- evaluation not available within the RFQ tool.
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Can't find what you're looking for?
If none of your requirements can be met by a CCS catalogue or agreement, you can run an EU tender.