Planning

PME - LCC NHS Health Checks and LARC Data Processing Solutions

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Sep 2025 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has initiated a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for potential procurement regarding NHS Health Checks and LARC Data Processing Solutions. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the council situated at County Hall, Leicester, within the UKF22 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, falling under the services industry category, aims to explore possibilities in software packages and IT services. The engagement is not an invitation to bid but seeks to gather interest and information from the market, having completed its engagement milestone on 21st August 2025. The planned contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2029.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, IT consulting, and related services. By participating in the PME, businesses can help shape the eventual tender through feedback and suggestions, enhancing the contracting authority's understanding of the market capabilities. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive IT solutions, particularly within the healthcare sector, stand a good chance of aligning their offerings with the objectives of the Leicestershire County Council, enabling potential business growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME - LCC NHS Health Checks and LARC Data Processing Solutions

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) - LCC NHS Health Checks and LARC Data Processing Solutions The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to gather interest and information from the market and to investigate potential options for a potential procurement described in the PME document. This will enable the Council to examine the key issues that relate to the opportunities available and refine our approach which will inform the decision-making process that needs to be undertaken prior to any possible future procurement. This is not an invitation to bid, but PME for a Request for Information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded through this PME.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) - LCC NHS Health Checks and LARC Data Processing Solutions The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to gather interest and information from the market and to investigate potential options for a potential procurement described in the PME document. This will enable the Council to examine the key issues that relate to the opportunities available and refine our approach which will inform the decision-making process that needs to be undertaken prior to any possible future procurement. This is not an invitation to bid, but PME for a Request for Information (RFI) and no direct business will be awarded through this PME. Further details can be found in the below link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=8f3add0b-7a61-f011-813a-005056b64545&projectStepId=933add0b-7a61-f011-813a-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059df7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058033-2025
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
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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