Planning

Market Test - Geographic Information Systems solution for London Borough of Merton

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

21 Jul 2025 at 12:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is at the planning stage of its procurement process, seeking a provider for a Geographic Information Systems solution. This involves platform supply, implementation, maintenance, and support. Classified under the software package and information systems category, this procurement targets suppliers in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The initial market engagement is currently planned to conclude on 18th August 2025. This procurement is initiated as a tender and is part of the soft market testing to assess the capabilities of potential service providers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly software companies specialising in Geographic Information Systems and those experienced in software solutions and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability under the procurement criteria outlined by the London Borough of Merton. Businesses capable of delivering robust and efficient GIS solutions will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their client base and develop a long-term partnership with a local government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Test - Geographic Information Systems solution for London Borough of Merton

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake soft market testing to understand suppliers that can provide platform supply, implementation, maintenance, and support for a Geographic Information Systems solution. Please see the soft market testing questionnaire available on the pro contract London Tenders Portal - Project information: DN782172

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dbd9c07-a530-432d-9ae4-0e7ed32771b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa094d3-efba-41d8-a9f8-f11207da7d5f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

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