Planning

Market Engagement - Cloud Migration Consultancy and Managed Service Provider

WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)

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21 Oct 2025 at 10:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement - Cloud Migration Consultancy and Managed Service Provider." This process is aimed at transitioning their on-premise ICT infrastructure to a cloud-based system, thereby supporting their digital transformation goals. The project involves migrating to a cloud platform and establishing a managed service for ongoing support. Interested parties should note the scheduled milestone of preliminary market engagement, with a due date of 5th November 2025. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This initiative is regionally focused within the UK, primarily for the Manchester area, and managed by public authority sub-central government entity WCHG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, cloud migration, and managed services. Companies capable of providing scalable and resilient cloud solutions, particularly those with expertise in platforms like Microsoft Azure, would be well-suited to compete in this process. Additionally, firms offering a comprehensive managed services package that can integrate seamlessly with WCHG's internal ICT team will find this an attractive proposition. Engaging in this tender could help such businesses expand their portfolio, enhance their market presence, and contribute to a high-impact digital transformation project for a substantial housing group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Cloud Migration Consultancy and Managed Service Provider

Notice Description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is reviewing its ICT infrastructure to support the organisation's wider digital transformation and ensure it remains robust, secure, and future-ready. Our current on-premise environment underpins a wide range of business-critical systems and services, and the Group is now seeking to transition to a modern cloud-based infrastructure that offers improved scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency. The project will include both: 1. Migration of WCHG's on-premise infrastructure to a cloud platform (e.g. Microsoft Azure or equivalent). 2. Establishment of a Managed Service or wraparound support arrangement, providing a trusted escalation and support partner for WCHG's internal ICT team both during the migration project and as an ongoing managed service post-transition.

Planning Information

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is reviewing its ICT infrastructure to support the organisation's wider digital transformation and ensure it remains robust, secure, and future-ready. Our current on-premise environment underpins a wide range of business-critical systems and services, and the Group is now seeking to transition to a modern cloud-based infrastructure that offers improved scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency. The project will include both: 1. Migration of WCHG's on-premise infrastructure to a cloud platform (e.g. Microsoft Azure or equivalent). 2. Establishment of a Managed Service or wraparound support arrangement, providing a trusted escalation and support partner for WCHG's internal ICT team both during the migration project and as an ongoing managed service post-transition. Please note that this is a preliminary market engagement notice that is being run via The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63cfc57d-b3ad-f011-813a-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067034-2025
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 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
WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)
Contact Name
Liam Gilmore
Contact Email
lliam.gilmore@wchg.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001110000

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M22 9TA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Sharston
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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