Planning

Pre-Market Engagement for Microsites Framework - Website-hosting, Development and Associated Support

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is engaging in a pre-market engagement process for a Microsites Framework involving website hosting, development, and associated support services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on gathering market interest and information to shape a potential future procurement. The industry categories involved are Software Package and Information Systems and IT Services, with the contract covering the UK region, specifically Leicester. Key dates include a due date for engagement responses on 3rd November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive website hosting and associated support services. It is well-suited for innovative SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements. By participating in the engagement process, businesses can help influence the structure of the upcoming procurement, giving them a competitive edge in future tenders. Additionally, engaging with this opportunity can help businesses develop partnerships with a sub-central government authority, potentially leading to long-term growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement for Microsites Framework - Website-hosting, Development and Associated Support

Notice Description

To gather interest and information from the market for website hosting, website development and associated support services to help shape a potential future procurement that may take place.

Planning Information

To gather interest and information from the market for website hosting, website development and associated support services to help shape a potential future procurement that may take place. Further details can be found in the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8625de9a-3a95-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059de7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058009-2025
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
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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