Planning

Integrated Housing Management System - Request for Information

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves West Lancashire Borough Council, which is currently in the planning stage for an Integrated Housing Management System. The focus is on pre-market engagement to better understand available solutions, aiding in the development of a specification and future tender process. The procurement is classified under the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the council seeking information from potential suppliers. Key dates include an engagement end date on 6th June 2025. The procurement activities are conducted in England, United Kingdom, with the council's procurement team accessible via procurement@westlancs.gov.uk for further communication.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering innovative housing management solutions. While the current engagement does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust capabilities in software development and IT support are well-suited to participate. As West Lancashire Borough Council is assessing the market landscape, businesses with competitive offerings can influence the eventual specification of the project, paving the way for potential future collaborations during the formal tender process. Such early involvement can be pivotal for business growth and establishing long-term partnerships with the council.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Housing Management System - Request for Information

Notice Description

West Lancashire Borough Council wishes to conduct pre-market engagement with suppliers to understand what Integrated Housing Management System solutions are available to assist with development of a specification and tender process in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f40e5fd-897f-4ad3-b6b0-cee3e8684c98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bdf8801-6026-430d-8811-6fad8bffef5d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
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
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2f40e5fd-897f-4ad3-b6b0-cee3e8684c98-2025-05-23T10:23:28+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-23T10:23:28+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2f40e5fd-897f-4ad3-b6b0-cee3e8684c98",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "Integrated Housing Management System - Request for Information",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2025-06-06T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bdf8801-6026-430d-8811-6fad8bffef5d",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-23T10:23:27+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Advert",
                "url": "https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e3eb54a6-b637-f011-8136-005056b64545"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "WLANCS001-DN775873-09320460",
        "title": "Integrated Housing Management System - Request for Information",
        "description": "West Lancashire Borough Council wishes to conduct pre-market engagement with suppliers to understand what Integrated Housing Management System solutions are available to assist with development of a specification and tender process in the future.",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-318150",
            "name": "West Lancashire Borough Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "West Lancashire Borough Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "52 Derby Street",
                "locality": "Ormskirk",
                "postalCode": "L39 2SH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@westlancs.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.westlancs.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-318150",
        "name": "West Lancashire Borough Council"
    }
}