Planning

Provision of Design and Build Services Local Gov Drupal - Sports Microsite

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 12:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is initiating a tender for the provision of design and build services for a sports microsite within the Local Gov Drupal environment. This procurement falls under the category of content management software development services, aiming to establish a specialist service in England within the industry for content management software packages. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement end date scheduled for the 3rd of June, 2026. The contract is valued between £50,000 and £60,000, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the relevant sector to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to the council's specific requirements.

This tender presents significant potential for growth in the IT and software development industry, particularly in system, storage, and content management software development. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, specifically those with expertise in Drupal environments and content management software. By engaging with Leicester City Council through this project, companies can enhance their credibility and gain valuable experience, facilitating further business opportunities within government and public sector circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Design and Build Services Local Gov Drupal - Sports Microsite

Notice Description

Provision of Design and Build Services Local Gov Drupal - Sports Microsite in our Local Gov Drupal Environment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2c832ac-8d9b-4409-86d1-f960a0d90635
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec39492-7b22-4e9a-9b49-80a617193bac
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

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

CPV Codes

48783000 - Content management software package

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

72212783 - Content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 20263 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
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
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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