Planning

Pre-Market Engagement for a Bereavement Services Solution

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Aug 2023 at 13:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council is seeking pre-market engagement for a Bereavement Services Solution. This planning stage tender aims to explore options for replacing the current solution. The deadline for responses is 14/09/2023. The tender falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations with expertise in bereavement services solutions. Businesses interested in providing innovative solutions to enhance bereavement services management are well-suited to compete in this pre-market engagement process initiated by Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for a Bereavement Services Solution

Notice Description

Leicester City Council (The Council) is coming to the end of its contract term with its current Bereavement Services Solution and are now looking at exploring viable options for procurement of a replacement Solution. We are interested in understanding any recent developments within the market, and whether vendors can meet our key requirements and to see any other elements of a solution which would improve the way in which the Council currently manages its bereavement services. Before commencing a formal tender process, the Council is keen to seek market information from organisations that may have an interest or expertise in this field. The information provided will be used to help inform and shape the requirements in our specification. The deadline for responses to this pre-market engagement is no later than 10:00hrs 14/09/2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b341a684-6aa6-4f0a-a4c2-7271bb4eea85
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,780 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2023Expired
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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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