Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Finance System(s)

PLUS DANE HOUSING LTD.

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Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 18:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plus Dane Housing Ltd., a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, is in the planning stage of a tender process for a Preliminary Market Engagement regarding Finance System(s). The engagement aims to explore optimal ways of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity for financial systems software. The opportunity is classified under the goods industry category, specifically targeting financial systems software (CPV code: 48442000). The engagement period is scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2025, providing interested parties with a due date to contribute insights that will shape an upcoming procurement project, anticipated to begin as early as 30 June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software. Organisations adept in delivering innovative financial systems solutions will find this engagement beneficial as it allows early interaction and influence over the specification of the tender. Such businesses, particularly those experienced in dealing with mid-to-large scale procurement projects in the public sector, will be well-suited to compete in this preliminary market stage. Engagement in this initial phase could pave the way for future collaboration opportunities, pending subsequent procurement stages in accordance with the UK's Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. Parties interested in influencing the project's scope should respond to the questionnaire as part of the preliminary engagement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Finance System(s)

Notice Description

PDH seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity for finance system(s). PDH is at an early stage in the development of its requirements but is testing the market prior to formulating any formal procurement opportunity. This exercise will also provide an opportunity for PDH to obtain insight into how potential providers might approach the delivery of the works in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed project from the market. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Financial-systems-software-package./CNF43FZ24G To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CNF43FZ24G

Planning Information

PDH seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity. PDH is at an early stage in the development of its requirements but is testing the market prior to formulating any formal procurement opportunity. This exercise will also provide an opportunity for PDH to obtain insight into how potential providers might approach the delivery of the works in question. It also gives useful early insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed project from the market. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the preliminary market engagement. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement that PDH may conduct, nor that PDH will procure any such works or accepts any proposals offered. Any procurement of the supply and services by PDH will be carried out strictly in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023. PDH has developed a questionnaire that they would like interested parties to complete. Interested parties may then be invited to meet with the project team to discuss the options in more detail. As stated above the outcome of the PME exercise will inform an options appraisal with recommendations. Further detailed reports will be prepared as appropriate in accordance with the tender and approval procedures, and in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031379-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLUS DANE HOUSING LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plusdane.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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