Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for Digital to Analogue Switchover

WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)

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27 Nov 2025 at 12:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), the largest social housing provider in Manchester, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Digital to Analogue Switchover." The procurement is focused on transitioning from analogue to digital services for systems including telecare and CCTV, driven by the UK's nationwide switchover set for completion by January 2027. The project targets the organisation's Extra Care portfolio, beginning with Village 135 and is divided into two lots: consultancy services for strategic advice and practical delivery of digital solutions. Critical engagement deadlines include a scheduled milestone date of 18th December 2025. The procurement falls under the industry categories of telecommunication services, with the contract period likely to start in February 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication consultancy, installation, and digital solutions provision. Companies with expertise in strategic consultancy, technical assessments, and digital migration, as well as those capable of providing practical delivery and installation services, stand to benefit substantially. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector by supporting a major infrastructure transformation in social housing, promising substantial growth potential within Manchester and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Digital to Analogue Switchover

Notice Description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), Manchester's largest social housing provider manages 14,000 properties and plans to build 1,100 more in five years. The UK is transitioning from analogue PSTN to digital services by January 2027, impacting systems such as telecare, warden call, alarms, door entry, CCTV, and payment terminals. Government guidance prioritises safeguarding telecare users during this switchover. WCHG seeks support to manage implications for its Extra Care portfolio, starting with Village 135 (135 apartments with 24/7 care). The project will be split into two Lots: Lot 1: Specialist consultancy for strategic advice, technical assessments, and migration planning. Lot 2: Practical delivery, including supply, installation, and commissioning of digital solutions.

Planning Information

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), Manchester’s largest social housing provider, manages 14,000 properties and plans to build 1,100 more in five years. The UK is transitioning from analogue PSTN to digital services by January 2027, impacting systems such as telecare, warden call, alarms, door entry, CCTV, and payment terminals. Government guidance prioritises safeguarding telecare users during this switchover. WCHG seeks support to manage implications for its Extra Care portfolio, starting with Village 135 (135 apartments with 24/7 care). The project will be split into two Lots: Lot 1: Specialist consultancy for strategic advice, technical assessments, and migration planning. Lot 2: Practical delivery, including supply, installation, and commissioning of digital solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077669-2025
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2026 30 days
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
Mr Franz Sagun
Contact Email
franzdaniel.sagun@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Sharston
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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