Planning

Case Management and Finance Systems

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 13:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is organised by Milton Keynes City Council, who are seeking innovative solutions for their "Case Management and Finance Systems" project. This opportunity falls under the industry categories of Software Package, Information Systems, and IT Services. The Council is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement scheduled until 12th January 2026. Businesses located in the UK, specifically in the South East (Region UKJ12), will find this procurement relevant. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest via the Council's e-Tendering portal before the January deadline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and support services. The contract, valued at up to £720,000, provides long-term engagement from 2028 to 2033, making it ideal for companies with robust case management systems tailored for social care sectors. SMEs and larger tech firms capable of providing comprehensive IT solutions are well-suited to compete, leveraging this engagement to boost their visibility and market penetration in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Case Management and Finance Systems

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council ('the Council') are currently exploring potential solutions for a Children and Adults Social Care Case Management System including portals, finance and family centre recording. Suppliers that would like to take part in this Pre-Market Engagement are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full Pre-Market Engagement documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the Pre-Market Engagement can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this Pre-Market Engagement. The deadline for submissions of the Pre-Market Engagement will be 12:00 noon on Monday 12 January 2026. Any questions relating to this Pre-Market Engagement should be made via correspondence on the website.

Planning Information

For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076492-2025
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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 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
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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