Planning

E-tendering System for Melton Borough Council

MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Melton Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for an e-Tendering System, with the process presently in the planning stage. The procurement falls under the sector of goods, specifically focusing on procurement software packages. Interested parties are invited for market consultation to help shape the service delivery specifications for the e-Tendering services, slated to commence in February 2026. Potential service providers have until 17th November 2025 to express their interest and submit the Soft Market Engagement Questionnaire. The project location is Melton Mowbray, within the UKF22 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender process presents a valuable business growth opportunity for firms specialising in procurement software and related digital services. The project is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative e-Tendering solutions. By engaging at this planning stage, businesses can influence future service specifications and align them with their capabilities, potentially securing a vital contract with a sub-central governmental authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-tendering System for Melton Borough Council

Notice Description

Melton Borough Council (the Council) wishes to conduct market consultation with relevant service providers in relation to its e-Tendering services provision from February 2026 onwards. The engagement will support the development of future service delivery specification and provide an opportunity for service providers to contribute to the service and procurement design process. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award.

Planning Information

Melton Borough Council (the Council) wishes to conduct market consultation with relevant service providers in relation to its e-Tendering services provision from February 2026 onwards. The engagement will support the development of future service delivery specification and provide an opportunity for service providers to contribute to the service and procurement design process. Please note that this notice does not commit the Council to any future competition or award. Expressions of Interest should be submit and the Soft Market Engagement Questionnaire completed via https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Please select "view opportunities" then choose "Welland Procurement" from the organisation drop down menu,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066687-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48490000 - Procurement 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
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 5 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
MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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