Planning

Soft Market Test for Hosted Energy Management Database

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 12:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is conducting a procurement process for a "Soft Market Test for Hosted Energy Management Database" in the services category, specifically targeting the IT services industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the aim of understanding the market interest for energy data monitoring and management software. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with its primary focus set to be delivered across the UK region. A soft market assessment is scheduled to conclude by 30th June 2025, and the council anticipates future communications regarding the full tender by 30th November 2025. The procurement process is projected to begin service delivery from 1st April 2027, extending initially until 31st March 2029, with potential renewals up to 31st March 2031.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in IT services, consulting, and software development. Businesses with expertise in developing and managing database systems tailored to energy management and monitoring can benefit significantly by participating in this tender. The long-term contract potential, combined with the possibility for renewal, makes it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector's IT service domain. Cornwall Council, as a buying organisation, aims to leverage its sub-central government role to secure innovative and effective IT solutions to enhance its energy management capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Hosted Energy Management Database

Notice Description

The Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision of hosted energy data monitoring and management software. Please log in to Supplying the Southwest to view the soft market test documents. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=85502f9e-3e48-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

The Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest for the provision of hosted energy data monitoring and management software. link to soft market test https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=85502f9e-3e48-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035402-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tamsyn Willcocks
Contact Email
tamsyn.willcocks@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441872322222

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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