Planning

Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Software

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 14:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is currently in the planning stage for procuring contract management and supplier relationship software, aimed at enhancing contract management capabilities across the council. This procurement process relates to the industry category of software packages and information systems, with additional focus on contract systems analysis and programming services. The project intends to support contract managers in managing services throughout their lifecycle, thereby ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 23. The key date to note is the engagement end date, set for 14th January 2026, and the procurement is based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in contract management systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage with this process, as reflected in the suitability requirements. Companies equipped to address the technical needs of the London Borough of Merton and capable of enhancing the council's operational efficiency may find this tender beneficial for growth. The procurement method encourages early engagement, providing businesses the chance to shape the supply needs and establish strong relationships with the Authority without entering into a competitive bidding process at this stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Software

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to procure a contract management and supplier relationship system/software to help manage contracts across the council. The system is intended to help support contract managers to performance manage contracts/services throughout the lifecycle of the contract. The system will need to enhance the contract management capabilities, and help the council to meet it legal obligations, specifically relating to Procurement Act 23. The Authority would like to discuss the provision of Contract Management & Supplier Relationship System. There are a set of questions at the end of the document that we request responses to. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-587ddaf8-179f-4bc2-ac26-e8f10a4ec0ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e71333-2f21-446f-872b-a99fb8c6d2f5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72245000 - Contract systems analysis and programming services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 20262 months to go
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
Omar Faruque
Contact Email
omar.faruque@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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