Planning

eProcurement & Contract Management Solution

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Wolverhampton City Council, is currently in the planning stage and involves a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for an eProcurement & Contract Management Solution. The purpose of this engagement is to gather insights from potential suppliers regarding solutions for eProcurement, pipeline management, and contract management. This falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. Key dates include the closing date for PME questionnaire submissions, which is noon on 2nd October 2025. The opportunity is aimed at suppliers in the UK, specifically within the UKG region, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st March 2026 and end on 28th February 2031. Wolverhampton City Council is facilitating this process and can be contacted via corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk for further enquiries.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for suppliers who specialise in software solutions for public authorities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement details. Companies offering innovative eProcurement and contract management functionalities will find the opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term contract. Participants will have the opportunity to influence the procurement specifications by contributing insights during the engagement phase, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their market presence in local government solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eProcurement & Contract Management Solution

Notice Description

This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish the type of solution and functionality that is available for: - eProcurement Pipeline Management Contract Management The PME will provide an opportunity for Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) to obtain an insight into what can be implemented, the functionality, integrations, the cost and how suppliers would implement this type of solution. If you feel that your organisation can contribute to this PME exercise, please complete the questionnaire and email your submission before the closing date to Corporate.Procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk The closing date for responses is 12 midday (12 noon) 2nd October 2025. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities -www.wolverhamptontenders.com.

Planning Information

If you feel that your organisation can contribute to this PME exercise, please complete the questionnaire and email your submission before the closing date to Corporate.Procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk The closing date for responses is 12 midday (12 noon) 2nd October 2025. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete the questionnaire available on the Council's website Opportunities -www.wolverhamptontenders.com. Please see questionnaire for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055927-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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